An-124 Condor vs An-225 Cossack
Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era. |
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Origin country |
π¨π³ Ex-USSR
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Antonov |
First flight |
26 December 1982 |
Year of introduction |
1986 |
Number produced |
55 units
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Average unit price |
$100 million
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Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally. |
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Origin country |
πΊπ¦ Ukraine
π¨π³ Ex-USSR
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Antonov |
First flight |
21 December 1988 |
Year of introduction |
1989 |
Number produced |
1 units
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Average unit price |
$250 million
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Wing area |
628.0 mΒ²
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Wingspan |
73.3 m
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Height |
20.8 m
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Length |
69.0 m
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Maximum speed |
865 km/h
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Operational range |
13,300 km
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Service ceiling |
9,000 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
405,000 kg
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Empty weight |
175,000 kg
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Total thrust |
4 x 23,400 kgf
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Wing area |
905.0 mΒ²
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Wingspan |
88.4 m
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Height |
18.1 m
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Length |
84.0 m
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Maximum speed |
850 km/h
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Operational range |
15,400 km
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Service ceiling |
12,000 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
640,000 kg
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Empty weight |
285,000 kg
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Total thrust |
6 x 23,405 kgf
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Photo of An-225 Cossack by Anthony Noble.