An-26 Curl vs An-32 Cline

Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
Picture of An-26 Curl
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 transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
Picture of An-32 Cline
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 373 units
Average unit price $15 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
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 900 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Antonov An-26 Curl
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.8 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,728 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Antonov An-32 Cline

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of An-32 Cline by Oleg Belyakov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the An-32 Cline's 0 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the An-32 Cline at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 13 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or An-32 Cline?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.