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An-32 Cline vs DHC-5 Buffalo

An-32 Cline vs DHC-5 Buffalo at a glance — top speed 530 vs 467 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 28,500 vs 22,317 kg, built 373 vs 122 units.

Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
Specifications
An-32 Cline DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 July 1976 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1982 1965
Number produced 373 units 122 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 29.0 m
Height 8.8 m 8.8 m
Length 24.5 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW 2 x 2,336 kW
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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.