An-32 Cline vs Y-7

Overview

The An-32 Cline and the Y-7 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 503 km/h for the Y-7. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,982 km for the Y-7. The An-32 Cline operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 8,750 m for the Y-7.

The Y-7 first flew 6 years before the An-32 Cline (1970 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

Y-7

Chinese twin turboprop transport and passenger aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used for military transport and civil aviation.
Xian Y-7 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian
First flight 25 December 1970
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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—‰

Y-7

Wing area 75.3 mΒ²
Wingspan 29.7 m β—‰
Height 8.6 m β—‰
Length 24.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 503 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,982 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,750 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,988 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 900 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or Y-7?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the Y-7's 503 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a longer range at 1,982 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or Y-7?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Y-7's 8,750 meters (28,707 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or Y-7?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the Y-7's 21,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or Y-7?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Y-7's 24.2 meters.