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An-26 Curl vs C-23 Sherpa

An-26 Curl vs C-23 Sherpa at a glance — top speed 540 vs 467 km/h, range 2,500 vs 2,195 km, max takeoff weight 24,000 vs 10,387 kg, built 1,403 vs 60 units.

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 Sherpa
Specifications
An-26 Curl C-23 Sherpa
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Short Brothers
First flight 21 May 1969 6 August 1984
Year introduced 1969 1984
Number produced 1403 units 60 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 22.8 m
Height 8.6 m 5.0 m
Length 23.8 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 2,195 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 8,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 893 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 467 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 2,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or C-23 Sherpa?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher service ceiling at 8,500 meters (27,887 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 15 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.