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An-12 Cub vs Noratlas

An-12 Cub vs Noratlas at a glance — top speed 770 vs 440 km/h, range 5,700 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 20,603 kg, built 1,248 vs 425 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Nord Noratlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Noratlas
Specifications
An-12 Cub Noratlas
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Nord
First flight 16 December 1957 10 September 1949
Year introduced 1959 1953
Number produced 1248 units 425 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 101.2 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 32.5 m
Height 10.5 m 6.0 m
Length 33.1 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 440 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 20,603 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 13,075 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 1,558 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or Noratlas?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the Noratlas's 440 km/h, a difference of 330 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or Noratlas?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Noratlas's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or Noratlas?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the Noratlas's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or Noratlas?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Noratlas's 20,603 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or Noratlas?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the Noratlas's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or Noratlas?
The Noratlas entered service first in 1953, 6 years before the An-12 Cub which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or Noratlas?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 425 units of the Noratlas.