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An-12 Cub vs C-2 Greyhound

An-12 Cub vs C-2 Greyhound at a glance — top speed 770 vs 635 km/h, range 5,700 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 27,216 kg, built 1,248 vs 56 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
Specifications
An-12 Cub C-2 Greyhound
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Northrop Grumman
First flight 16 December 1957 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1959 1966
Number produced 1248 units 56 units
Average unit price $20 million $39 million
Wing area 121.7 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 24.6 m
Height 10.5 m 4.9 m
Length 33.1 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 635 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 10,211 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 15,307 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.