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An-225 Cossack vs C-17 Globemaster III

An-225 Cossack vs C-17 Globemaster III at a glance — top speed 850 vs 930 km/h, range 15,400 vs 11,540 km, max takeoff weight 640,000 vs 265,352 kg, built 1 vs 279 units.

Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-225 Cossack C-17 Globemaster III
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov McDonnell Douglas
First flight 21 December 1988 15 September 1991
Year introduced 1989 1993
Number produced 1 units 279 units
Average unit price $250 million $340 million
Wing area 905.0 m² 353.0 m²
Wingspan 88.4 m 51.8 m
Height 18.1 m 16.8 m
Length 84.0 m 53.0 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 930 km/h
Operational range 15,400 km 11,540 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,715 m
Max. takeoff weight 640,000 kg 265,352 kg
Empty weight 285,000 kg 128,140 kg
Total thrust 6 x 23,405 kgf 4 x 18,344 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-225 Cossack or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the An-225 Cossack's 850 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 11,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack 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-225 Cossack's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 265,352 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 53.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-225 Cossack or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the An-225 Cossack at $250 million.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-225 Cossack entered service first in 1989, 4 years before the C-17 Globemaster III which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.