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An-26 Curl vs Commander 500

An-26 Curl vs Commander 500 at a glance — top speed 540 vs 346 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,735 km, max takeoff weight 24,000 vs 3,062 kg, built 1,403 vs 2,902 units.

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Specifications
An-26 Curl Commander 500
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aero Commander
First flight 21 May 1969 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1969 1952
Number produced 1403 units 2902 units
Average unit price $22 million $260K
Wing area 75.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 15.0 m
Height 8.6 m 4.4 m
Length 23.8 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Commander 500?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Commander 500?
The An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Commander 500?
The An-26 Curl has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Commander 500?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Commander 500?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or Commander 500?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 17 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,403 units of the An-26 Curl.