An-12 Cub vs C-2 Greyhound

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 carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.

Origin country	🇺🇸 United States
Category	Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Northrop Grumman
First flight	18 November 1964
Year introduced	1966
Number produced	56 units
Average unit price	$39 million

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?

The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 635 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.

Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?

The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.

Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?

The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).

Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?

The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.

Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?

The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.

Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?

The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.

Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?

The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 7 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?

The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.