An-225 Cossack vs C-5 Galaxy

Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
Picture of An-225 Cossack
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 21 December 1988
Year of introduction 1989
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $250 million
American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation.
Picture of C-5 Galaxy
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 905.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 88.4 m β—‰
Height 18.1 m β—‰
Length 84.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 850 km/h β—‰
Operational range 15,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 640,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 285,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 6 x 23,405 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of An-225 Cossack
Wing area 576.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 67.9 m β—‰
Height 19.8 m β—‰
Length 75.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 932 km/h β—‰
Operational range 11,700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 381,017 kg β—‰
Empty weight 172,365 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 19,674 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of An-225 Cossack by Anthony Noble.