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.
Antonov An-22 Cock Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 27 February 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 68 units
Average unit price --
American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions.
McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 64.4 m β—‰
Height 12.5 m β—‰
Length 57.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 740 km/h β—‰
Operational range 10,950 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 114,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,797 kW β—‰
Wing area 353.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 51.8 m β—‰
Height 16.8 m β—‰
Length 53.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 930 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,480 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,715 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 259,460 kg β—‰
Empty weight 122,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 4,727 kgf β—‰

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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.