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An-26 Curl vs Commander 500

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
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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 29.2 m 15.0 m
Height 8.3 m 4.4 m
Length 23.8 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 15,000 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 450 kgf 2 x 108 kW
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Aero Commander respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The An-26 Curl operates at altitudes up to 7,500 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the An-26 Curl is 7.8x the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 21 years before the An-26 Curl (1948 vs 1969).

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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 Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 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.