An-12 Cub vs DC-3
Overview
The An-12 Cub and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The An-12 Cub operates at altitudes up to 10,200 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the An-12 Cub is 4.6x the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $20M for the An-12 Cub vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 16 years before the An-12 Cub (1941 vs 1957).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $80K |
| Wing area | 121.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 770 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 782 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 292 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or DC-3?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 357 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or DC-3?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or DC-3?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or DC-3?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or DC-3?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or DC-3?
The An-12 Cub is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 23 years before the An-12 Cub which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.