An-225 Cossack vs DC-3
The An-225 Cossack and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Douglas respectively. The An-225 Cossack reaches 850 km/h — 2.1x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The An-225 Cossack has an operational range of 15,400 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 49:1 the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The An-225 Cossack has been produced in 1 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $250M for the An-225 Cossack vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 47 years before the An-225 Cossack (1941 vs 1988).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $250 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 905.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 88.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 640,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 285,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 6 x 23,405 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-225 Cossack or DC-3?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 437 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or DC-3?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or DC-3?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or DC-3?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or DC-3?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-225 Cossack or DC-3?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 53 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.