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An-12 Cub vs 210 Centurion

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
An-12 Cub 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 16 December 1957 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1959 1957
Number produced 1248 units 9240 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 11.2 m
Height 10.5 m 3.0 m
Length 33.1 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The An-12 Cub and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.

The An-12 Cub reaches 770 km/h — 2.0x the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The An-12 Cub operates at altitudes up to 10,200 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the An-12 Cub is 34:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or 210 Centurion?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 392 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or 210 Centurion?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or 210 Centurion?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or 210 Centurion?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or 210 Centurion?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 2 years before the An-12 Cub which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.