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An-178 vs An-26 Curl

An-178 vs An-26 Curl at a glance — top speed 990 vs 540 km/h, range 3,680 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 24,000 kg, built 1 vs 1,403 units.

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178Full specs
Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 CurlFull specs
Specifications
An-178 An-26 Curl
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 7 May 2015 21 May 1969
Year introduced 2023 1969
Number produced 1 units 1403 units
Average unit price $35 million $22 million
Wing area -- m² 75.0 m²
Wingspan 30.6 m 29.3 m
Height 9.6 m 8.6 m
Length 32.2 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 15,020 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 2 x 2,103 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or An-26 Curl?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or An-26 Curl?
The An-178 has a longer range at 3,680 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or An-26 Curl?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or An-26 Curl?
The An-178 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or An-26 Curl?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or An-26 Curl?
The An-178 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 54 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.