An-124 Condor vs C-17 Globemaster III
| Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 26 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 55 units |
| Average unit price | $100 million |
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 million |
| Wing area | 628.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 73.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 69.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 865 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 405,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 175,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 23,400 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 53.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 18,909 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the An-124 Condor's 865 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a longer range at 4,480 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor 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-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 259,460 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 53.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-124 Condor entered service first in 1986, 7 years before the C-17 Globemaster III which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.