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An-22 Cock vs C-5 Galaxy

An-22 Cock vs C-5 Galaxy at a glance — top speed 740 vs 932 km/h, range 10,950 vs 8,900 km, max takeoff weight 250,000 vs 381,017 kg, built 68 vs 131 units.

Antonov An-22 Cock military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-22 Cock
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy
Specifications
An-22 Cock C-5 Galaxy
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 27 February 1965 30 June 1968
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number produced 68 units 131 units
Average unit price -- $168 million
Wing area 345.0 m² 576.0 m²
Wingspan 64.4 m 67.9 m
Height 12.5 m 19.8 m
Length 57.9 m 75.3 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 932 km/h
Operational range 10,950 km 8,900 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 10,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 381,017 kg
Empty weight 114,000 kg 172,365 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW 4 x 19,674 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-22 Cock or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the An-22 Cock's 740 km/h, a difference of 192 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-22 Cock or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 8,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-22 Cock or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher service ceiling at 10,600 meters (34,776 ft) compared to the An-22 Cock's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-22 Cock or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the An-22 Cock's 250,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-22 Cock or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the An-22 Cock's 57.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-22 Cock or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-22 Cock entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the C-5 Galaxy which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-22 Cock or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has been produced in greater numbers with 131 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.