An-225 Cossack vs Y-20
Overview
The An-225 Cossack and the Y-20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Xian respectively.
Top speed is 850 km/h for the An-225 Cossack vs 926 km/h for the Y-20. The An-225 Cossack has an operational range of 15,400 km vs 7,800 km for the Y-20. The Y-20 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the An-225 Cossack. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 2.9x the Y-20's 222,000 kg.
The An-225 Cossack has been produced in 1 units vs 58 for the Y-20. Unit cost is $250M for the An-225 Cossack vs $160M for the Y-20. The An-225 Cossack first flew 25 years before the Y-20 (1988 vs 2013).
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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 | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $160 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 3,901 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 100,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,402 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-225 Cossack or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the An-225 Cossack's 850 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or Y-20?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the Y-20's 7,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-225 Cossack's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or Y-20?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the Y-20's 222,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or Y-20?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Y-20's 47.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-225 Cossack or Y-20?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Y-20 at $160 million.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or Y-20?
The An-225 Cossack entered service first in 1989, 27 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or Y-20?
The Y-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 58 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.