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An-32 Cline vs DHC-4 Caribou

An-32 Cline vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 530 vs 346 km/h, range 1,400 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 28,500 vs 12,927 kg, built 373 vs 307 units.

Specifications
An-32 Cline DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 July 1976 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1982 1961
Number produced 373 units 307 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 29.1 m
Height 8.8 m 9.7 m
Length 24.5 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or DHC-4 Caribou?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 184 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or DHC-4 Caribou?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or DHC-4 Caribou?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 12,927 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or DHC-4 Caribou?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 22.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 21 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or DHC-4 Caribou?
The An-32 Cline has been produced in greater numbers with 373 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.