An-124 Condor vs Y-20
| Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era. | |
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| 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 |
| Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $160 million |
| Wing area | 628.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 73.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 69.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 865 km/h |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 405,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 175,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 23,400 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 47.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 7,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 100,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 13,608 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Y-20's 0 km/h, a difference of 865 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the Y-20's 222,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the Y-20's 47.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The An-124 Condor entered service first in 1986, 30 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The Y-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 58 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.