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An-12 Cub vs An-26 Curl

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
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Specifications
An-12 Cub An-26 Curl
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957 21 May 1969
Year introduced 1959 1969
Number produced 1248 units 1403 units
Average unit price $20 million $22 million
Wing area 121.7 m² 75.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 29.3 m
Height 10.5 m 8.6 m
Length 33.1 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 15,020 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 2,103 kW
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Overview

The An-12 Cub and the An-26 Curl are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 2,500 km for the An-26 Curl. The An-12 Cub operates at altitudes up to 10,200 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the An-12 Cub is 2.5x the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.

The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 1,403 for the An-26 Curl. Unit cost is $20M for the An-12 Cub vs $22M for the An-26 Curl. The An-12 Cub first flew 12 years before the An-26 Curl (1957 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 2,500 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.