C-17 Globemaster III vs C-5 Galaxy
Change comparison
vs
Specifications
|
C-17 Globemaster III |
C-5 Galaxy |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Lockheed |
| First flight |
15 September 1991 |
30 June 1968 |
| Year introduced |
1993 |
1971 |
| Number produced |
279 units |
131 units |
| Average unit price |
$340 million |
$168 million |
| Wing area |
353.0 m² |
576.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
51.8 m |
67.9 m |
| Height |
16.8 m |
19.8 m |
| Length |
53.0 m |
75.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
930 km/h |
932 km/h |
| Operational range |
4,480 km |
8,900 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,715 m |
10,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
259,460 kg |
381,017 kg |
| Empty weight |
122,000 kg |
172,365 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 4,727 kgf
|
4 x 4,919 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Which is faster, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 930 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 10,600 meters (34,776 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 259,460 kg.
Which is larger, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 53.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the C-5 Galaxy at $168 million.
Which entered service first, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy entered service first in 1971, 22 years before the C-17 Globemaster III which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 131 units of the C-5 Galaxy.
