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Strategic Airlifters: a Comprehensive Comparison between the Boeing C-17 and Antonov An-124-100
Herman A. Kurapov runs the numbers on the favoured Boeing C-17
in contrast with the much larger An-124 that actually does the work.

NEW   Average and Median Historic  Costs for the An-124-100

Part 1  —  Introduction,  Aircraft Types,  and  Technical Aspects

Part 2  —  Cost Comparisons and Dispelling An-124-100 Myths

Part 3  —  Cost Comparison Summary & Civil vs Military Transports

Part 4  —  The US CRAF Concept, An-124 Markets, and Conclusions

Appendix A:  Some Practical Details on An-124-100 Operations

Author's Biography/Relevant Experience:  Mr. Herman A. Kurapov

Antonov An-124-
-100 Commercial
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