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An-26 Curl vs Y-7

An-26 Curl vs Y-7 at a glance — top speed 540 vs 503 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,982 km, max takeoff weight 24,000 vs 21,800 kg.

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Xian Y-7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-7
Specifications
An-26 Curl Y-7
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Xian
First flight 21 May 1969 25 December 1970
Year introduced 1969 --
Number produced 1403 units N/A
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 75.3 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 29.7 m
Height 8.6 m 8.6 m
Length 23.8 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 503 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,982 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 8,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 21,800 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 14,988 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 1,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Y-7's 503 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Y-7's 1,982 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher service ceiling at 8,750 meters (28,707 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Y-7's 21,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The Y-7 is longer at 24.2 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.