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An-71 Madcap vs Tu-126 Moss

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-126 Moss military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap Tu-126 Moss
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Tupolev
First flight 12 July 1985 23 January 1962
Year introduced -- 1965
Number produced 3 units 9 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 51.4 m
Height 9.2 m 16.1 m
Length 23.5 m 56.5 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 790 km/h
Operational range -- km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 10,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 171,000 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 103,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 4 x 11,033 kW
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the Tu-126 Moss are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the An-71 Madcap vs 790 km/h for the Tu-126 Moss. The An-71 Madcap operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 10,700 m for the Tu-126 Moss. At 171,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-126 Moss is 5.3:1 the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 9 for the Tu-126 Moss. The Tu-126 Moss first flew 23 years before the An-71 Madcap (1962 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is faster with a maximum speed of 790 km/h compared to the An-71 Madcap's 650 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or Tu-126 Moss?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 10,700 meters (35,104 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 171,000 kg compared to the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the An-71 Madcap's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has been produced in greater numbers with 9 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.