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An-178 vs An-72/74 Coaler

An-178 vs An-72/74 Coaler at a glance — top speed 990 vs 700 km/h, range 3,680 vs 4,800 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 34,800 kg, built 1 vs 195 units.

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
Specifications
An-178 An-72/74 Coaler
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 7 May 2015 22 December 1977
Year introduced 2023 1985
Number produced 1 units 195 units
Average unit price $35 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 98.6 m²
Wingspan 30.6 m 31.9 m
Height 9.6 m 8.7 m
Length 32.2 m 28.1 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 34,800 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 2 x 6,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 290 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-178 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-178 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the An-72/74 Coaler at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler entered service first in 1985, 38 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.