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An-22 Cock vs An-225 Cossack

Antonov An-22 Cock military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-22 Cock
Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦🇷🇺 An-225 Cossack
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Specifications
An-22 Cock An-225 Cossack
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 27 February 1965 21 December 1988
Year introduced 1967 1989
Number produced 68 units 1 units
Average unit price -- $250 million
Wing area 345.0 m² 905.0 m²
Wingspan 64.4 m 88.4 m
Height 12.5 m 18.1 m
Length 57.9 m 84.0 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 10,950 km 15,400 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 640,000 kg
Empty weight 114,000 kg 285,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW 6 x 23,405 kgf
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Overview

The An-22 Cock and the An-225 Cossack are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 740 km/h for the An-22 Cock vs 850 km/h for the An-225 Cossack. The An-22 Cock has an operational range of 10,950 km vs 15,400 km for the An-225 Cossack. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,000 m for the An-22 Cock. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 2.6:1 the An-22 Cock's 250,000 kg.

The An-22 Cock has been produced in 68 units vs 1 for the An-225 Cossack. The An-22 Cock first flew 23 years before the An-225 Cossack (1965 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-22 Cock or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the An-22 Cock's 740 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-22 Cock or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the An-22 Cock's 10,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-22 Cock or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-22 Cock's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-22 Cock or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the An-22 Cock's 250,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-22 Cock or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the An-22 Cock's 57.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-22 Cock or An-225 Cossack?
The An-22 Cock entered service first in 1967, 22 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-22 Cock or An-225 Cossack?
The An-22 Cock has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.