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An-22 Cock vs C-17 Globemaster III

Antonov An-22 Cock military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-22 Cock
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Specifications
An-22 Cock C-17 Globemaster III
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 February 1965 15 September 1991
Year introduced 1967 1993
Number produced 68 units 279 units
Average unit price -- $340 million
Wing area 345.0 m² 353.0 m²
Wingspan 64.4 m 51.8 m
Height 12.5 m 16.8 m
Length 57.9 m 53.0 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 930 km/h
Operational range 10,950 km 4,480 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 13,715 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 259,460 kg
Empty weight 114,000 kg 122,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW 4 x 18,909 kgf
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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.