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An-124 Condor vs C-5 Galaxy

An-124 Condor vs C-5 Galaxy at a glance — top speed 865 vs 856 km/h, range 3,700 vs 13,000 km, max takeoff weight 405,000 vs 381,017 kg, built 55 vs 131 units.

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Specifications
An-124 Condor C-5 Galaxy
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 26 December 1982 30 June 1968
Year introduced 1986 1969
Number produced 55 units 131 units
Average unit price $100 million $168 million
Wing area 628.0 m² 576.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 67.9 m
Height 20.8 m 19.8 m
Length 69.0 m 75.3 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 856 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 13,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 381,017 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 172,365 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf 4 x 23,133 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 856 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 381,017 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the An-124 Condor's 69.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is more expensive at approximately $168 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy entered service first in 1969, 17 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has been produced in greater numbers with 131 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.