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An-12 Cub vs Kawasaki C-1

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
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Specifications
An-12 Cub Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Kawasaki
First flight 16 December 1957 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1959 1974
Number produced 1248 units 31 units
Average unit price $20 million $50 million
Wing area 121.7 m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 30.3 m
Height 10.5 m 10.0 m
Length 33.1 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Overview

The An-12 Cub and the Kawasaki C-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 806 km/h for the Kawasaki C-1. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 3,353 km for the Kawasaki C-1. The Kawasaki C-1 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 10,200 m for the An-12 Cub.

The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 31 for the Kawasaki C-1. Unit cost is $20M for the An-12 Cub vs $50M for the Kawasaki C-1. The An-12 Cub first flew 13 years before the Kawasaki C-1 (1957 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the An-12 Cub's 770 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or Kawasaki C-1?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or Kawasaki C-1?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or Kawasaki C-1?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 29.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or Kawasaki C-1?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 15 years before the Kawasaki C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or Kawasaki C-1?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.