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Since the AN-124 is no longer in production, you're gonna have a hard time finding a new one. If you're asking why the US went with the C-5 instead, think about how things were in the 1970s. If you're asking why we went with the C-17 instead of the IL-76, there are a host of reasons. Including politics, but also avionics, military testing and certification for several employment options (such as paratroop drops), and the ability to be a tactical airlifter. There's also the added benefit to not using the exact same equipment as a potential adversary.
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