An-225 Cossack vs Short 360

Overview

The An-225 Cossack and the Short 360 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Short Brothers respectively.

The An-225 Cossack reaches 850 km/h — 2.1x the Short 360's 404 km/h. The An-225 Cossack has an operational range of 15,400 km vs 1,595 km for the Short 360. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 360. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 52:1 the Short 360's 12,292 kg.

The An-225 Cossack has been produced in 1 units vs 165 for the Short 360. Unit cost is $250M for the An-225 Cossack vs $6.19M for the Short 360. The Short 360 first flew 7 years before the An-225 Cossack (1981 vs 1988).

An-225 Cossack

Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
Antonov An-225 Cossack Transport profile drawing
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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Short 360

British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally.
Short Brothers Short 360 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers
First flight 1 June 1981
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 165 units
Average unit price $6.2 million
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An-225 Cossack

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 3,901 kgf ◉

Short 360

Wing area 42.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 22.8 m ◉
Height 7.2 m ◉
Length 21.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 404 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,595 km ◉
Service ceiling 6,100 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 12,292 kg ◉
Empty weight 7,870 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 531 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-225 Cossack or Short 360?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Short 360's 404 km/h, a difference of 446 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or Short 360?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or Short 360?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or Short 360?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the Short 360's 12,292 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or Short 360?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Short 360's 21.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-225 Cossack or Short 360?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Short 360 at $6.2 million.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or Short 360?
The Short 360 entered service first in 1982, 7 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or Short 360?
The Short 360 has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.

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