An-26 Curl vs C-1

An-26 Curl

Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.

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

Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.

Origin country	🇯🇵 Japan
Category	Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
First flight	12 November 1970
Year introduced	1974
Number produced	31 units
Average unit price	$50 million

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or C-1?

The C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.

Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or C-1?

The C-1 has a longer range at 3,353 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.

Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or C-1?

The C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).

Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or C-1?

The C-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.

Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or C-1?

The C-1 is longer at 29.0 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.

Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or C-1?

The C-1 is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.

Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or C-1?

The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 5 years before the C-1 which entered service in 1974.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or C-1?

The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 31 units of the C-1.