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An-140 vs An-26 Curl

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140
Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
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Specifications
An-140 An-26 Curl
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 17 September 1997 21 May 1969
Year introduced 2002 1969
Number produced 33 units 1403 units
Average unit price $9 million $22 million
Wing area 51.0 m² 75.0 m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 29.3 m
Height 8.2 m 8.6 m
Length 22.6 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 15,020 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 2,103 kW
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Overview

The An-140 and the An-26 Curl are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 575 km/h for the An-140 vs 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl. The An-140 has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 2,500 km for the An-26 Curl. The An-140 operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-140 has been produced in 33 units vs 1,403 for the An-26 Curl. Unit cost is $9M for the An-140 vs $22M for the An-26 Curl. The An-26 Curl first flew 28 years before the An-140 (1969 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or An-26 Curl?
The An-140 is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or An-26 Curl?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or An-26 Curl?
The An-140 has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the An-140's 19,150 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the An-140's 22.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the An-140 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 33 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.