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An-12 Cub vs Blackburn Beverley

An-12 Cub vs Blackburn Beverley at a glance — top speed 770 vs 383 km/h, range 5,700 vs 6,373 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 61,235 kg, built 1,248 vs 49 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Blackburn Beverley military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Blackburn Beverley
Specifications
An-12 Cub Blackburn Beverley
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Blackburn
First flight 16 December 1957 20 June 1950
Year introduced 1959 1956
Number produced 1248 units 49 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 270.9 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 49.4 m
Height 10.5 m 11.8 m
Length 33.1 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 383 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 6,373 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 61,235 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 35,938 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 2,125 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or Blackburn Beverley?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 383 km/h, a difference of 387 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley has a longer range at 6,373 km compared to the An-12 Cub's 5,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or Blackburn Beverley?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,235 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or Blackburn Beverley?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 30.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the An-12 Cub which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or Blackburn Beverley?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 49 units of the Blackburn Beverley.