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An-26 Curl vs 210 Centurion

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
An-26 Curl 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 21 May 1969 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1969 1957
Number produced 1403 units 9240 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 11.2 m
Height 8.3 m 3.0 m
Length 23.8 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 15,000 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 2 x 450 kgf 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the An-26 Curl is 13:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion first flew 12 years before the An-26 Curl (1957 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or 210 Centurion?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion 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 210 Centurion?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or 210 Centurion?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 12 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 1,403 units of the An-26 Curl.