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An-124 Condor vs Y-20

An-124 Condor vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 926 km/h, range 3,700 vs 7,800 km, max takeoff weight 405,000 vs 222,000 kg, built 55 vs 58 units.

Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-124 Condor
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Specifications
An-124 Condor Y-20
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Xian
First flight 26 December 1982 26 January 2013
Year introduced 1986 2016
Number produced 55 units 58 units
Average unit price $100 million $160 million
Wing area 628.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 50.0 m
Height 20.8 m 15.0 m
Length 69.0 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 7,800 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the An-124 Condor's 865 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the Y-20's 222,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the Y-20's 47.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The An-124 Condor entered service first in 1986, 30 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or Y-20?
The Y-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 58 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.