An-22 Cock vs C-17 Globemaster III
| Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 27 February 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 68 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 million |
| Wing area | 345.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 64.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 57.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 10,950 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 250,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 114,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 11,186 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 53.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 18,909 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-22 Cock by Toshi Aoki - JP Spotters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-22 Cock or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the An-22 Cock's 740 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-22 Cock or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-22 Cock or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the An-22 Cock's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-22 Cock or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the An-22 Cock's 250,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-22 Cock or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-22 Cock is longer at 57.9 meters compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 53.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-22 Cock or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-22 Cock entered service first in 1967, 26 years before the C-17 Globemaster III which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-22 Cock or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.