An-12 Cub vs An-26 Curl

An-12 Cub

Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.

Origin country	🇺🇦 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 twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.

Origin country	🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category	Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Antonov
First flight	21 May 1969
Year introduced	1969
Number produced	1403 units
Average unit price	$22 million

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or An-26 Curl?

The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.

Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or An-26 Curl?

The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.

Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or An-26 Curl?

The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).

Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or An-26 Curl?

The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.

Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or An-26 Curl?

The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.

Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or An-26 Curl?

The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.

Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or An-26 Curl?

The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 10 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or An-26 Curl?

The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.