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C-5 Galaxy vs Y-20

C-5 Galaxy vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 856 vs 926 km/h, range 13,000 vs 10,000 km, max takeoff weight 381,017 vs 222,000 kg, built 131 vs 58 units.

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
C-5 Galaxy Y-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Xian
First flight 30 June 1968 26 January 2013
Year introduced 1969 2016
Number produced 131 units 58 units
Average unit price $168 million $160 million
Wing area 576.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 67.9 m 50.0 m
Height 19.8 m 15.0 m
Length 75.3 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 856 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 13,000 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 381,017 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 172,365 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,133 kgf 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 856 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the Y-20's 10,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the Y-20's 222,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the Y-20's 47.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The C-5 Galaxy is more expensive at approximately $168 million per unit compared to the Y-20 at $160 million.
Which entered service first, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The C-5 Galaxy entered service first in 1969, 47 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The C-5 Galaxy has been produced in greater numbers with 131 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.