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An-26 Curl vs C-123 Provider

An-26 Curl vs C-123 Provider at a glance — top speed 540 vs 367 km/h, range 2,500 vs 5,279 km, max takeoff weight 24,000 vs 27,216 kg, built 1,403 vs 307 units.

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Fairchild C-123 Provider military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-123 Provider
Specifications
An-26 Curl C-123 Provider
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Fairchild
First flight 21 May 1969 14 October 1949
Year introduced 1969 1956
Number produced 1403 units 307 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 113.6 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 33.5 m
Height 8.6 m 10.4 m
Length 23.8 m 23.2 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 367 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 5,279 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 16,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or C-123 Provider?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the C-123 Provider's 367 km/h, a difference of 173 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider has a longer range at 5,279 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or C-123 Provider?
The An-26 Curl has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the C-123 Provider's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or C-123 Provider?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the C-123 Provider's 23.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider entered service first in 1956, 13 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or C-123 Provider?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 307 units of the C-123 Provider.