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An-14 Clod vs Short Skyvan

An-14 Clod vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 210 vs 325 km/h, range 650 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 3,600 vs 5,670 kg, built 332 vs 149 units.

Antonov An-14 Clod military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-14 Clod
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
Specifications
An-14 Clod Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Short Brothers
First flight 15 March 1958 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1966 1963
Number produced 332 units 149 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 39.7 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 19.8 m
Height 4.6 m 4.6 m
Length 11.4 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 650 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,600 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 224 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-14 Clod or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the An-14 Clod's 210 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-14 Clod or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a longer range at 1,115 km compared to the An-14 Clod's 650 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-14 Clod or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,858 meters (22,500 ft) compared to the An-14 Clod's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-14 Clod or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the An-14 Clod's 3,600 kg.
Which is larger, the An-14 Clod or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the An-14 Clod's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-14 Clod or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 3 years before the An-14 Clod which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-14 Clod or Short Skyvan?
The An-14 Clod has been produced in greater numbers with 332 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.