An-26 Curl vs C-160 Transall

Overview

The An-26 Curl and the C-160 Transall are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Transall respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,853 km for the C-160 Transall. The C-160 Transall operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl. At 51,000 kg MTOW, the C-160 Transall is 2.1x the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 214 for the C-160 Transall. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $12M for the C-160 Transall. The C-160 Transall first flew 6 years before the An-26 Curl (1963 vs 1969).

An-26 Curl

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
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C-160 Transall

German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
Transall C-160 Transall Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall
First flight 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 214 units
Average unit price $12 million
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An-26 Curl

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 450 kgf â—‰

C-160 Transall

Wing area 160.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 40.0 m â—‰
Height 11.7 m â—‰
Length 32.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 513 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,853 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,230 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,275 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.

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