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An-12 Cub vs C-160 Transall

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
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Specifications
An-12 Cub C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Transall
First flight 16 December 1957 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1959 1967
Number produced 1248 units 214 units
Average unit price $20 million $12 million
Wing area 121.7 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 40.0 m
Height 10.5 m 11.7 m
Length 33.1 m 32.4 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 513 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 1,853 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 29,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 4,549 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or C-160 Transall?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or C-160 Transall?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or C-160 Transall?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or C-160 Transall?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the C-160 Transall's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or C-160 Transall?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the C-160 Transall's 32.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or C-160 Transall?
The An-12 Cub is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or C-160 Transall?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the C-160 Transall which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or C-160 Transall?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.