A330 vs C-5 Galaxy
European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Airbus |
First flight | 2 November 1992 |
Year introduced | 1994 |
Number produced | 1577 units |
Average unit price | $260 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 Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Lockheed |
First flight | 30 June 1968 |
Year introduced | 1971 |
Number produced | 131 units |
Average unit price | $168 million |
Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
Length | 59.0 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 119,600 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 32,659 kgf ◉ |
Wing area | 576.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 67.9 m ◉ |
Height | 19.8 m ◉ |
Length | 75.3 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 932 km/h |
Operational range | 11,700 km |
Service ceiling | 10,600 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 381,017 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 172,365 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 4 x 19,674 kgf ◉ |