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An-12 Cub vs An-225 Cossack

An-12 Cub vs An-225 Cossack at a glance — top speed 770 vs 850 km/h, range 5,700 vs 15,400 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 640,000 kg, built 1,248 vs 1 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-12 Cub An-225 Cossack
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957 21 December 1988
Year introduced 1959 1989
Number produced 1248 units 1 units
Average unit price $20 million $250 million
Wing area 121.7 m² 905.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 88.4 m
Height 10.5 m 18.1 m
Length 33.1 m 84.0 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 15,400 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 640,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 285,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 6 x 23,405 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the An-12 Cub's 770 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the An-12 Cub's 5,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack 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-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the An-12 Cub's 33.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or An-225 Cossack?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 30 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or An-225 Cossack?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.