An-24 Coke vs An-26 Curl
| Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 20 October 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 1367 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 May 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 1403 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Wing area | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,100 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 15,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kgf â—‰ |