An-24 Coke vs DC-3

The An-24 Coke and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Douglas respectively. Top speed is 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The An-24 Coke has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The An-24 Coke operates at altitudes up to 8,400 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. The An-24 Coke has been produced in 1,367 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $8M for the An-24 Coke vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 18 years before the An-24 Coke (1941 vs 1959).

Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-24 Coke Transport profile drawing
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
American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
Douglas DC-3 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas
First flight 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1936
Number produced 10174 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Wing area 75.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.3 m â—‰
Length 23.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 485 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,400 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,876 kW â—‰
Wing area 91.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 413 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,540 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,071 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg â—‰
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-24 Coke or DC-3?
The An-24 Coke is faster with a maximum speed of 485 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the An-24 Coke's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-24 Coke or DC-3?
The An-24 Coke has a higher service ceiling at 8,400 meters (27,559 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-24 Coke or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-24 Coke or DC-3?
The An-24 Coke is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-24 Coke or DC-3?
The An-24 Coke is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-24 Coke or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 26 years before the An-24 Coke which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-24 Coke or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,367 units of the An-24 Coke.