Is the C-5 bigger than the C 17?

The giant C-5 Galaxy is the only other jet transport in the joint airlift fleet, and each one can carry about 50 more tons per flight than a C-17. What that means in practical terms is that it can transport twice as many armored vehicles or missile batteries or supply pallets per sortie.

What engines are on the Antonov 124?

Instead of the Galaxy’s T-tail, the An-124 is furnished with a conventional empennage, similar in design to that of the Boeing 747. The An-124 is powered by four Lotarev D-18 turbofan engines, each capable of generating up to 238–250 kN of thrust.

How much fuel does a C-5 Galaxy burn?

Fuel capacity of the C-5, 49,000 gallons, would empty 6 ½ rail tank cars. Also, its fuel capacity is equal to the volume of an average five-room house. Tires on the C-5, (24 on the main landing gear, 4 on the nose landing gear), weigh 4,214 pounds.

Is Antonov 124 Russian?

The Antonov 124 “Руслан” (Ruslan is a male Russian first name of Turkish-Tartar origin that means “lion”) first took to the air on December 24, 1982.

Which is bigger C-5 or Antonov?

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is still more diminutive than the Antonov AN-225, having a wingspan of just under 223 feet and a length of around 248 feet.

What is the price of Antonov An-124 aircraft?

The price of the latest Antonov An-124 aircraft is around US $ 150 – 200 Million. Customer orders for An-124 include the Russian Air Force (25), Saudi Arabia Air Cargo (two), Antonov Airlines (seven), and Maximum Air Cargo (one).

What is the difference between an An-124 and a C-5A?

The An-124 has transportation capabilities 25% higher than C-5A and 10% higher than C-5B. Both cargo holds are typical structural features. The nose of the fuselage can be hinged up to open the front cargo hold door and there is a cargo hatch on the back of the plane.

Is there a civilian version of the C-5 Galaxy?

Lockheed also planned a civilian version of the C-5 Galaxy, the L-500, the company designation also used for the C-5 itself. Both passenger and cargo versions of the L-500 were designed.

What are the characteristics of An-124 planes?

The An-124-100M aircraft has the capacity to travel 4,500 km at altitudes up to 10,000m carrying a maximum load of 120t. The plane length is 36m and is 4.4m high. It can operate below 60 ° C below zero and 45 ° C above zero.