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Originally Posted by Jimmy
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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Hi Jimmy, UAC has resumed collecting orders for An-124 with list price of $80mln. I am not asking why C-17 was chosen over one An-124 and two IL-76.... I just state that was a political decision.... Just like why Russia will NEVER buy C-17 even if it was priced THE SAME or cheaper. This industry is very political
ps. Potential adversary.... it will take many years before western peoples and Russians stop considering potential adversary.... or may be never.