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An-24 Coke vs F27 Friendship

Antonov An-24 Coke military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-24 Coke
Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
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Specifications
An-24 Coke F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Fokker
First flight 20 October 1959 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1962 1958
Number produced 1367 units 586 units
Average unit price $8 million $3.5 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 29.0 m
Height 8.3 m 8.5 m
Length 23.5 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 485 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 8,400 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 2 x 938 kW 2 x 765 kW
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Overview

The An-24 Coke and the F27 Friendship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke vs 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship. The An-24 Coke has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 2,600 km for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship operates at altitudes up to 8,992 m compared to 8,400 m for the An-24 Coke.

The An-24 Coke has been produced in 1,367 units vs 586 for the F27 Friendship. Unit cost is $8M for the An-24 Coke vs $3.5M for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship first flew 4 years before the An-24 Coke (1955 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-24 Coke or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the An-24 Coke's 485 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the An-24 Coke's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-24 Coke or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the An-24 Coke's 8,400 meters (27,559 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-24 Coke or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-24 Coke or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the An-24 Coke's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-24 Coke or F27 Friendship?
The An-24 Coke is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the An-24 Coke or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the An-24 Coke which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-24 Coke or F27 Friendship?
The An-24 Coke has been produced in greater numbers with 1,367 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.