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An-12 Cub vs An-178

An-12 Cub vs An-178 at a glance — top speed 770 vs 990 km/h, range 5,700 vs 3,680 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 51,000 kg, built 1,248 vs 1 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 CubFull specs
Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178Full specs
Specifications
An-12 Cub An-178
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957 7 May 2015
Year introduced 1959 2023
Number produced 1248 units 1 units
Average unit price $20 million $35 million
Wing area 121.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 30.6 m
Height 10.5 m 9.6 m
Length 33.1 m 32.2 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 990 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 3,680 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 18,350 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 7,502 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or An-178?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the An-12 Cub's 770 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or An-178?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or An-178?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or An-178?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the An-178's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or An-178?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the An-178's 32.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or An-178?
The An-178 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or An-178?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 64 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or An-178?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.