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 Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 2 November 1992 |
| Year of introduction | 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 Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 30 June 1968 |
| Year of introduction | 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 ◉ |