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An-12 Cub vs An-22 Cock

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Antonov An-22 Cock military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-22 Cock
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Specifications
An-12 Cub An-22 Cock
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957 27 February 1965
Year introduced 1959 1967
Number produced 1248 units 68 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 345.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 64.4 m
Height 10.5 m 12.5 m
Length 33.1 m 57.9 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 10,950 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 114,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 11,186 kW
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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).

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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.