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An-26 Curl vs Il-112

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Ilyushin Il-112 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-112
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Specifications
An-26 Curl Il-112
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 21 May 1969 30 March 2019
Year introduced 1969 2023
Number produced 1403 units 3 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 27.6 m
Height 8.6 m 8.9 m
Length 23.8 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 580 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the Il-112 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 580 km/h for the Il-112. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,700 km for the Il-112. The Il-112 operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 3 for the Il-112. The An-26 Curl first flew 50 years before the Il-112 (1969 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The Il-112 is faster with a maximum speed of 580 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Il-112's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The Il-112 has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The Il-112 is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 54 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.