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An-12 Cub vs AW.660 Argosy

An-12 Cub vs AW.660 Argosy at a glance — range 5,700 vs 5,552 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 47,627 kg, built 1,248 vs 56 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
AW.660 Argosy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 AW.660 Argosy
Specifications
An-12 Cub AW.660 Argosy
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Armstrong Whitworth
First flight 16 December 1957 4 March 1961
Year introduced 1959 1962
Number produced 1248 units 56 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 135.5 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 35.1 m
Height 10.5 m 8.9 m
Length 33.1 m 26.4 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 5,552 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 47,627 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 25,401 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 1,842 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 0 km/h, a difference of 770 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 5,552 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 47,627 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 26.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the AW.660 Argosy which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 56 units of the AW.660 Argosy.