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An-26 Curl vs Y-8

An-26 Curl vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 540 vs 660 km/h, range 2,500 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 24,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 1,403 vs 169 units.

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
An-26 Curl Y-8
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Shaanxi
First flight 21 May 1969 1 December 1974
Year introduced 1969 1981
Number produced 1403 units 169 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 38.0 m
Height 8.6 m 11.2 m
Length 23.8 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Y-8?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 12 years before the Y-8 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Y-8?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.