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An-26 Curl vs CN-235

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
An-26 Curl CN-235
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov CASA
First flight 21 May 1969 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1969 1988
Number produced 1403 units 354 units
Average unit price $22 million $25 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 25.8 m
Height 8.6 m 8.2 m
Length 23.8 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $25M for the CN-235. The An-26 Curl first flew 14 years before the CN-235 (1969 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or CN-235?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or CN-235?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or CN-235?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or CN-235?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 19 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or CN-235?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.