An-12 Cub vs C-141 Starlifter

An-12 Cub

Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.

Origin country	🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category	Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Antonov
First flight	16 December 1957
Year introduced	1959
Number produced	1248 units
Average unit price	$20 million

American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions.

Origin country	🇺🇸 United States
Category	Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Lockheed
First flight	17 December 1963
Year introduced	1965
Number produced	285 units
Average unit price	$40 million

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or C-141 Starlifter?

The C-141 Starlifter is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the An-12 Cub's 770 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.

Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or C-141 Starlifter?

The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 4,723 km.

Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or C-141 Starlifter?

The C-141 Starlifter has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).

Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or C-141 Starlifter?

The C-141 Starlifter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,556 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.

Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or C-141 Starlifter?

The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the An-12 Cub's 33.1 meters.

Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or C-141 Starlifter?

The C-141 Starlifter is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.

Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or C-141 Starlifter?

The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 6 years before the C-141 Starlifter which entered service in 1965.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or C-141 Starlifter?

The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.