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An-12 Cub vs Il-14 Crate

An-12 Cub vs Il-14 Crate at a glance — top speed 770 vs 430 km/h, range 5,700 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 18,000 kg, built 1,248 vs 1,348 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Ilyushin Il-14 Crate military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-12 Cub Il-14 Crate
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 16 December 1957 1 October 1950
Year introduced 1959 1954
Number produced 1248 units 1348 units
Average unit price $20 million $1.5 million
Wing area 121.7 m² 100.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 31.7 m
Height 10.5 m 7.9 m
Length 33.1 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 430 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 7,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 12,600 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 1,397 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or Il-14 Crate?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the Il-14 Crate's 430 km/h, a difference of 340 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or Il-14 Crate?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Il-14 Crate's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or Il-14 Crate?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the Il-14 Crate's 7,400 meters (24,278 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or Il-14 Crate?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Il-14 Crate's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or Il-14 Crate?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the Il-14 Crate's 22.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or Il-14 Crate?
The An-12 Cub is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Il-14 Crate at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate entered service first in 1954, 5 years before the An-12 Cub which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has been produced in greater numbers with 1,348 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.