Antonov AN-225 vs. Boeing 747-8F. Values may not be 100% accurate. Engine thrust, MTOW and range (full load) based on best options available. Passanger capacity in standard 3-class layout for widebodies and 2-class for narrowbodies (including A300, A310).
The bomber generals hedged their bets by developing Skybolt, a 1,150-mile- range, air-launched ballistic missile. The 20-ton total weight of four Skybolts called for more power, so the B-52H was The B-36 Peacemaker was one of the largest airplanes to be built in quantity, and certainly the largest successful aircraft project up to the era of the Boeing 747 and Lockheed C-5. There are other bigger airplanes, like the HK-1 (Spruce Goose), but they either never made it into production, or were one-off examples of their type. Compare any two military/civilian aircraft, helicopter, or UAV from the 5,400+ entries found in the Military Factory database. Simply make your two aircraft selections using the dropdown lists below and then click 'COMPARE'. Boeing is committed to serving and supporting its customers. Sharing the progress of our safety journey is an important part of our commitment to safety. INNOVATION. INSIGHT. INSIDE AEROSPACE. Boeing’s global reach includes customers in approximately 150 countries and employees and operations in more than 65 countries. wq3Y7J1.