An-24 Coke vs An-26 Curl

Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
Picture of An-24 Coke
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.
Picture of An-26 Curl
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 $22 million
Wing area 75.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.3 m â—‰
Length 23.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
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—‰
Profile drawing of Antonov An-24 Coke
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 â—‰
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—‰
Profile drawing of Antonov An-26 Curl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-24 Coke or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or An-26 Curl?
The An-24 Coke has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-24 Coke or An-26 Curl?
The An-24 Coke has a higher service ceiling at 8,400 meters (27,559 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-24 Coke or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-24 Coke or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the An-24 Coke's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-24 Coke or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the An-24 Coke at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-24 Coke or An-26 Curl?
The An-24 Coke entered service first in 1962, 7 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-24 Coke or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 1,367 units of the An-24 Coke.