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C-5 Galaxy vs Y-20

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
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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 1971 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 932 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 8,900 km 7,800 km
Service ceiling 10,600 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 4,919 kgf 4 x 3,402 kgf
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Overview

The C-5 Galaxy and the Y-20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 932 km/h for the C-5 Galaxy vs 926 km/h for the Y-20. The C-5 Galaxy has an operational range of 8,900 km vs 7,800 km for the Y-20. The Y-20 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,600 m for the C-5 Galaxy.

The C-5 Galaxy has been produced in 131 units vs 58 for the Y-20. Unit cost is $168M for the C-5 Galaxy vs $160M for the Y-20. The C-5 Galaxy first flew 45 years before the Y-20 (1968 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the Y-20's 926 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-5 Galaxy or Y-20?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 km compared to the Y-20's 7,800 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 10,600 meters (34,776 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 1971, 45 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.