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).
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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 |
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| 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.