An-26 Curl vs 737

The An-26 Curl and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 904 km/h for the 737. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.2x the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg. The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 2 years before the An-26 Curl (1967 vs 1969).

Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
Antonov An-26 Curl Transport profile drawing
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

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 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—‰

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or 737?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or 737?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 1 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,403 units of the An-26 Curl.