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An-71 Madcap vs An-72/74 Coaler

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap An-72/74 Coaler
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 12 July 1985 22 December 1977
Year introduced -- 1985
Number produced 3 units 195 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area -- m² 98.6 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 31.9 m
Height 9.2 m 8.7 m
Length 23.5 m 28.1 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range -- km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 34,800 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 2 x 6,516 kgf
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Antonov, while the An-72/74 Coaler is a Military Transport Aircraft by Antonov.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the An-71 Madcap vs 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 10,800 m for the An-71 Madcap.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 195 for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-72/74 Coaler first flew 8 years before the An-71 Madcap (1977 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the An-71 Madcap's 650 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the An-71 Madcap's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the An-71 Madcap's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.