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An-26 Curl vs Short 330

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Short 330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short 330
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Specifications
An-26 Curl Short 330
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Short Brothers
First flight 21 May 1969 22 August 1974
Year introduced 1969 1976
Number produced 1403 units 141 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 22.8 m
Height 8.6 m 5.0 m
Length 23.8 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 895 kW
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the Short 330 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 350 km/h for the Short 330. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,695 km for the Short 330. The An-26 Curl operates at altitudes up to 7,500 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 330. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the An-26 Curl is 2.3:1 the Short 330's 10,387 kg.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 141 for the Short 330. The An-26 Curl first flew 5 years before the Short 330 (1969 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Short 330?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Short 330?
The An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Short 330's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Short 330?
The An-26 Curl has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Short 330?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Short 330's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Short 330?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the Short 330's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Short 330?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 7 years before the Short 330 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Short 330?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.