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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 27 February 1965
Year of introduction 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 15 September 1991
Year of introduction 1993
Number produced 279 units
Average unit price $218 million
Wing area 345.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 64.4 m β—‰
Height 12.5 m β—‰
Length 57.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 740 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 8,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 114,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW β—‰
Wing area 353.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 51.8 m β—‰
Height 16.8 m β—‰
Length 53.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 930 km/h β—‰
Operational range 8,700 km
Service ceiling 13,715 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 259,460 kg β—‰
Empty weight 122,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 18,909 kgf β—‰

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