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An-12 Cub vs An-32 Cline

An-12 Cub vs An-32 Cline at a glance — top speed 770 vs 530 km/h, range 5,700 vs 1,400 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 28,500 kg, built 1,248 vs 373 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 CubFull specs
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🇺🇦 An-32 ClineFull specs
Specifications
An-12 Cub An-32 Cline
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1959 1982
Number produced 1248 units 373 units
Average unit price $20 million $15 million
Wing area 121.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 29.2 m
Height 10.5 m 8.8 m
Length 33.1 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 530 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 28,500 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 16,800 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 3,812 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or An-32 Cline?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the An-32 Cline's 530 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or An-32 Cline?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or An-32 Cline?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the An-32 Cline's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or An-32 Cline?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the An-32 Cline's 28,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or An-32 Cline?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the An-32 Cline's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or An-32 Cline?
The An-12 Cub is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the An-32 Cline at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or An-32 Cline?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 23 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or An-32 Cline?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.