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An-12 Cub vs An-148

An-12 Cub vs An-148 at a glance — top speed 770 vs 870 km/h, range 5,700 vs 3,500 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 43,700 kg, built 1,248 vs 47 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-12 Cub An-148
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957 17 December 2004
Year introduced 1959 2009
Number produced 1248 units 47 units
Average unit price $20 million $25 million
Wing area 121.7 m² 87.3 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 28.9 m
Height 10.5 m 8.6 m
Length 33.1 m 34.4 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 43,700 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 22,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 6,830 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or An-148?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the An-12 Cub's 770 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or An-148?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the An-148's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or An-148?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or An-148?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the An-148's 43,700 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or An-148?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the An-12 Cub's 33.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or An-148?
The An-148 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or An-148?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 50 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or An-148?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.