An-12 Cub vs An-22 Cock

Overview

The An-12 Cub and the An-22 Cock are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 740 km/h for the An-22 Cock. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 10,950 km for the An-22 Cock. The An-12 Cub operates at altitudes up to 10,200 m compared to 8,000 m for the An-22 Cock. At 250,000 kg MTOW, the An-22 Cock is 4.1x the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.

The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 68 for the An-22 Cock. The An-12 Cub first flew 8 years before the An-22 Cock (1957 vs 1965).

Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
Antonov An-12 Cub Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1248 units
Average unit price $20 million
Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
Antonov An-22 Cock Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 27 February 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 68 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 121.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 38.0 m β—‰
Height 10.5 m β—‰
Length 33.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 770 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 28,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW β—‰
Wing area 345.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 64.4 m β—‰
Height 12.5 m β—‰
Length 57.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 740 km/h β—‰
Operational range 10,950 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 114,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,797 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or An-22 Cock?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the An-22 Cock's 740 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the An-12 Cub's 5,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or An-22 Cock?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the An-22 Cock's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock is longer at 57.9 meters compared to the An-12 Cub's 33.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or An-22 Cock?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the An-22 Cock which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or An-22 Cock?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.