An-124 Condor vs Learjet 35

Overview

The An-124 Condor and the Learjet 35 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 865 km/h for the An-124 Condor vs 872 km/h for the Learjet 35. The An-124 Condor has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 5,291 km for the Learjet 35. The Learjet 35 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-124 Condor.

The An-124 Condor has been produced in 55 units vs 738 for the Learjet 35. Unit cost is $100M for the An-124 Condor vs $0.5M for the Learjet 35. The Learjet 35 first flew 9 years before the An-124 Condor (1973 vs 1982).

Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-124 Condor Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 26 December 1982
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 55 units
Average unit price $100 million
Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s.
Bombardier Learjet 35 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 22 August 1973
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 738 units
Average unit price $500K
Wing area 628.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m â—‰
Height 20.8 m
Length 69.0 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 5,850 kgf â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 872 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,291 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 4,152 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 is faster with a maximum speed of 872 km/h compared to the An-124 Condor's 865 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a longer range at 5,291 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or Learjet 35?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or Learjet 35?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or Learjet 35?
The An-124 Condor is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the Learjet 35 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 entered service first in 1973, 13 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has been produced in greater numbers with 738 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.