An-32 Cline vs DHC-5 Buffalo

Overview

The An-32 Cline and the DHC-5 Buffalo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 467 km/h for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,100 km for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-32 Cline.

The An-32 Cline has been produced in 373 units vs 122 for the DHC-5 Buffalo. Unit cost is $15M for the An-32 Cline vs $25M for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo first flew 12 years before the An-32 Cline (1964 vs 1976).

Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
Antonov An-32 Cline Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 373 units
Average unit price $15 million
Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 122 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.8 m β—‰
Length 24.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 530 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 16,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW β—‰
Wing area 88.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 8.8 m β—‰
Length 24.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 467 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,100 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,449 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,412 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,168 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 467 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-32 Cline has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the An-32 Cline's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 22,317 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 24.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-32 Cline or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo 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 DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 17 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-32 Cline has been produced in greater numbers with 373 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.