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An-12 Cub vs Y-8

An-12 Cub vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 770 vs 660 km/h, range 5,700 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 1,248 vs 169 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
An-12 Cub Y-8
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Shaanxi
First flight 16 December 1957 1 December 1974
Year introduced 1959 1981
Number produced 1248 units 169 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 38.0 m
Height 10.5 m 11.2 m
Length 33.1 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or Y-8?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the Y-8's 660 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or Y-8?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Y-8's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the An-12 Cub's 33.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or Y-8?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 22 years before the Y-8 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or Y-8?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.