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An-12 Cub vs C-123 Provider

An-12 Cub vs C-123 Provider at a glance — top speed 770 vs 367 km/h, range 5,700 vs 5,279 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 27,216 kg, built 1,248 vs 307 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Fairchild C-123 Provider military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-123 Provider
Specifications
An-12 Cub C-123 Provider
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Fairchild
First flight 16 December 1957 14 October 1949
Year introduced 1959 1956
Number produced 1248 units 307 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 113.6 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 33.5 m
Height 10.5 m 10.4 m
Length 33.1 m 23.2 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 367 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 5,279 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 16,042 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or C-123 Provider?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the C-123 Provider's 367 km/h, a difference of 403 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or C-123 Provider?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the C-123 Provider's 5,279 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or C-123 Provider?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the C-123 Provider's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or C-123 Provider?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the C-123 Provider's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or C-123 Provider?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the C-123 Provider's 23.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider 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 C-123 Provider?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 307 units of the C-123 Provider.