73.3 m wingspan
Direct aircraft comparison
C-5M Super GalaxyvsAn-124 Ruslan
Verified dimensions and operating figures, aligned field by field.
75.3 m long
402 t MTOW
Same scale
The numbers, visually
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Collector comparison
Compare both aircraft at the same scale
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Estimated 1:200 footprint
C-5M Super Galaxy
- Length
- 37.7 cm
- Wingspan
- 33.9 cm
- Height
- 9.9 cm
Estimated 1:200 footprint
An-124 Ruslan
- Length
- 34.6 cm
- Wingspan
- 36.7 cm
- Height
- 10.5 cm
| Specification | C-5M Super Galaxy | An-124 Ruslan |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 75.3 m | 69.1 m |
| Wingspan | 67.89 m | 73.3 m |
| Height | 19.84 m | 21.08 m |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 381.024 t | 402 t |
| Maximum payload | 127.46 t | 150 t |
| Maximum passengers | — | — |
| Range | 8,888 km | 15,700 km |
| Engines | 4 · Four General Electric F138-GE-100 turbofans | 4 · Progress D-18T turbofans |
| First flight | 30 June 1968 | 24 December 1982 |
| Status | In United States Air Force service | In specialist cargo and military service |
What is the key difference?
C-5M Super Galaxy: The high-mounted wing clears a full-width cargo hold. Nose and rear ramps can open at the same time, enabling vehicles and freight to load from either end.
An-124 Ruslan: A double-deck fuselage separates the crew area from the main cargo hold. Nose and rear doors allow vehicles to pass through, while the landing gear can lower the forward fuselage.
Figures link back to the source notes on each aircraft profile. Last database review: 9 September 2026.