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An-124 Condor vs C-5 Galaxy

Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-124 Condor
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy
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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 1971
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 932 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 8,900 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 10,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 381,017 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 172,365 kg
Total thrust 4 x 5,850 kgf 4 x 4,919 kgf
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Overview

The An-124 Condor and the C-5 Galaxy are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 865 km/h for the An-124 Condor vs 932 km/h for the C-5 Galaxy. The An-124 Condor has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 8,900 km for the C-5 Galaxy. The C-5 Galaxy operates at altitudes up to 10,600 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-124 Condor.

The An-124 Condor has been produced in 55 units vs 131 for the C-5 Galaxy. Unit cost is $100M for the An-124 Condor vs $168M for the C-5 Galaxy. The C-5 Galaxy first flew 14 years before the An-124 Condor (1968 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the An-124 Condor's 865 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 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 10,600 meters (34,776 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 1971, 15 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.