An-26 Curl vs Il-14 Crate
| Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 May 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 1403 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 1 October 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1348 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| Wing area | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 100.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 430 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,397 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Il-14 Crate?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Il-14 Crate's 430 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Il-14 Crate?
The An-26 Curl has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the Il-14 Crate's 7,400 meters (24,278 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Il-14 Crate?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Il-14 Crate's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Il-14 Crate?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the Il-14 Crate's 22.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or Il-14 Crate?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Il-14 Crate at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate entered service first in 1954, 15 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Il-14 Crate?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 1,348 units of the Il-14 Crate.