An-124 Condor vs C-17 Globemaster III
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An-124 Condor |
C-17 Globemaster III |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Antonov |
McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight |
26 December 1982 |
15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced |
1986 |
1993 |
| Number produced |
55 units |
279 units |
| Average unit price |
$100 million |
$340 million |
| Wing area |
628.0 m² |
353.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
73.3 m |
51.8 m |
| Height |
20.8 m |
16.8 m |
| Length |
69.0 m |
53.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
865 km/h |
930 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,700 km |
4,480 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,000 m |
13,715 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
405,000 kg |
259,460 kg |
| Empty weight |
175,000 kg |
122,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 5,850 kgf
|
4 x 4,727 kgf
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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.
