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An-12 Cub vs Y-9

An-12 Cub vs Y-9 at a glance — top speed 770 vs 660 km/h, range 5,700 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 65,000 kg.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Shaanxi Y-9 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-9
Specifications
An-12 Cub Y-9
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Shaanxi
First flight 16 December 1957 1 November 2010
Year introduced 1959 2012
Number produced 1248 units N/A
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 38.0 m
Height 10.5 m 11.3 m
Length 33.1 m 36.1 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 65,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 3,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or Y-9?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the Y-9's 660 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or Y-9?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Y-9's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or Y-9?
The Y-9 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-9?
The Y-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 65,000 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or Y-9?
The Y-9 is longer at 36.1 meters compared to the An-12 Cub's 33.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or Y-9?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 53 years before the Y-9 which entered service in 2012.