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An-32 Cline vs C-160 Transall

An-32 Cline vs C-160 Transall at a glance — top speed 530 vs 513 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,853 km, max takeoff weight 28,500 vs 51,000 kg, built 373 vs 214 units.

Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Specifications
An-32 Cline C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Transall
First flight 9 July 1976 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1982 1967
Number produced 373 units 214 units
Average unit price $15 million $12 million
Wing area -- m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 40.0 m
Height 8.8 m 11.7 m
Length 24.5 m 32.4 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 513 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,853 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 29,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW 2 x 4,549 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or C-160 Transall?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or C-160 Transall?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the An-32 Cline's 28,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the An-32 Cline's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-32 Cline or C-160 Transall?
The An-32 Cline is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 15 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or C-160 Transall?
The An-32 Cline has been produced in greater numbers with 373 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.