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An-225 Cossack vs C-5 Galaxy

Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦🇷🇺 An-225 Cossack
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy
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Specifications
An-225 Cossack C-5 Galaxy
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 21 December 1988 30 June 1968
Year introduced 1989 1971
Number produced 1 units 131 units
Average unit price $250 million $168 million
Wing area 905.0 m² 576.0 m²
Wingspan 88.4 m 67.9 m
Height 18.1 m 19.8 m
Length 84.0 m 75.3 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 932 km/h
Operational range 15,400 km 8,900 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 10,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 640,000 kg 381,017 kg
Empty weight 285,000 kg 172,365 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,901 kgf 4 x 4,919 kgf
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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.