An-26 Curl vs Be-200
| Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. | |
|
|
| 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 |
| Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 24 September 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $67 million |
| 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 â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kgf â—‰ |
|
|
| Wing area | 117.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 31.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 27,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,500 kgf â—‰ |
|
|
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Be-200 by Vitaly V. Kuzmin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 34 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.