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An-24 Coke vs CN-235

Antonov An-24 Coke military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-24 Coke
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
An-24 Coke CN-235
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov CASA
First flight 20 October 1959 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1962 1988
Number produced 1367 units 354 units
Average unit price $8 million $25 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 25.8 m
Height 8.3 m 8.2 m
Length 23.5 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 485 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 8,400 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,876 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Overview

The An-24 Coke and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The An-24 Coke has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 8,400 m for the An-24 Coke.

The An-24 Coke has been produced in 1,367 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $8M for the An-24 Coke vs $25M for the CN-235. The An-24 Coke first flew 24 years before the CN-235 (1959 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-24 Coke or CN-235?
The An-24 Coke is faster with a maximum speed of 485 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the An-24 Coke's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-24 Coke or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-24 Coke's 8,400 meters (27,559 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-24 Coke or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-24 Coke or CN-235?
The An-24 Coke is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-24 Coke or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-24 Coke at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-24 Coke or CN-235?
The An-24 Coke entered service first in 1962, 26 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-24 Coke or CN-235?
The An-24 Coke has been produced in greater numbers with 1,367 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.