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An-26 Curl vs An-32 Cline

An-26 Curl vs An-32 Cline at a glance — top speed 540 vs 530 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,400 km, max takeoff weight 24,000 vs 28,500 kg, built 1,403 vs 373 units.

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
Specifications
An-26 Curl An-32 Cline
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 21 May 1969 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1969 1982
Number produced 1403 units 373 units
Average unit price $22 million $15 million
Wing area 75.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 29.2 m
Height 8.6 m 8.8 m
Length 23.8 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 530 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 28,500 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 16,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 3,812 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the An-32 Cline's 530 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the An-32 Cline at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 13 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.