An-26 Curl vs 737

Overview

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 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.3 m β—‰
Length 23.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,100 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 15,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 450 kgf β—‰

737

Wing area 91.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 30.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg β—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf β—‰

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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.