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An-24 Coke vs An-26 Curl

Antonov An-24 Coke military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-24 Coke
Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
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Specifications
An-24 Coke An-26 Curl
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 20 October 1959 21 May 1969
Year introduced 1962 1969
Number produced 1367 units 1403 units
Average unit price $8 million $22 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 75.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 29.3 m
Height 8.3 m 8.6 m
Length 23.5 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 485 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 8,400 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg 15,020 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,876 kW 2 x 2,103 kW
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Overview

The An-24 Coke and the An-26 Curl are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke vs 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl. The An-24 Coke has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 2,500 km for the An-26 Curl. The An-24 Coke operates at altitudes up to 8,400 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-24 Coke has been produced in 1,367 units vs 1,403 for the An-26 Curl. Unit cost is $8M for the An-24 Coke vs $22M for the An-26 Curl. The An-24 Coke first flew 10 years before the An-26 Curl (1959 vs 1969).

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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 485 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or An-26 Curl?
The An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the An-24 Coke's 2,400 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.