An-22 Cock vs C-17 Globemaster III

Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
Picture of An-22 Cock
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 27 February 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 68 units
Average unit price $-- million
American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions.
Picture of C-17 Globemaster III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 15 September 1991
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 279 units
Average unit price $218 million
Wing area 345.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 64.4 m â—‰
Height 12.5 m â—‰
Length 57.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 740 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 8,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 114,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW â—‰
Wing area 353.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 51.8 m â—‰
Height 16.8 m â—‰
Length 53.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 930 km/h â—‰
Operational range 8,700 km
Service ceiling 13,715 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 259,460 kg â—‰
Empty weight 122,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 18,909 kgf â—‰

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Photo of An-22 Cock by Toshi Aoki - JP Spotters.