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An-12 Cub vs Il-18 Coot

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
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Specifications
An-12 Cub Il-18 Coot
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 16 December 1957 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1959 1957
Number produced 1248 units 678 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 37.4 m
Height 10.5 m 10.2 m
Length 33.1 m 35.9 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 675 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 11,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 64,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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Overview

The An-12 Cub and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 10,200 m for the An-12 Cub.

The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or Il-18 Coot?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the An-12 Cub's 5,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the An-12 Cub's 33.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot 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 Il-18 Coot?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 678 units of the Il-18 Coot.