An-124 Condor vs C-5 Galaxy
| 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 strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 30 June 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 131 units |
| Average unit price | $168 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 | 576.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 67.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 75.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 932 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 8,900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 381,017 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 172,365 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 19,674 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the An-124 Condor's 865 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher service ceiling at 10,600 meters (34,776 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 381,017 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the An-124 Condor's 69.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is more expensive at approximately $168 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy entered service first in 1971, 15 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has been produced in greater numbers with 131 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.