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An-32 Cline vs CN-235

An-32 Cline vs CN-235 at a glance — top speed 530 vs 450 km/h, range 1,400 vs 4,355 km, max takeoff weight 28,500 vs 16,500 kg, built 373 vs 354 units.

Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-32 Cline CN-235
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov CASA
First flight 9 July 1976 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1982 1988
Number produced 373 units 354 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 25.8 m
Height 8.8 m 8.2 m
Length 24.5 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or CN-235?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-32 Cline's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or CN-235?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or CN-235?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-32 Cline or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-32 Cline at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or CN-235?
The An-32 Cline entered service first in 1982, 6 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or CN-235?
The An-32 Cline has been produced in greater numbers with 373 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.