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An-26 Curl vs C-160 Transall

An-26 Curl vs C-160 Transall at a glance — top speed 540 vs 513 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,853 km, max takeoff weight 24,000 vs 51,000 kg, built 1,403 vs 214 units.

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Specifications
An-26 Curl C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Transall
First flight 21 May 1969 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1969 1967
Number produced 1403 units 214 units
Average unit price $22 million $12 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 40.0 m
Height 8.6 m 11.7 m
Length 23.8 m 32.4 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 513 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,853 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 29,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 4,549 kW
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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 An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 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.