An-225 Cossack vs C-5 Galaxy
| Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally. | |
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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 |
| 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 | 905.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 88.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 18.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 84.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 15,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 640,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 285,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 6 x 23,405 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-225 Cossack by Anthony Noble.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-225 Cossack or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the An-225 Cossack's 850 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 8,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 10,600 meters (34,776 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 381,017 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 75.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-225 Cossack or C-5 Galaxy?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the C-5 Galaxy at $168 million.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy entered service first in 1971, 18 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has been produced in greater numbers with 131 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.