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An-26 Curl vs An-72/74 Coaler

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
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Specifications
An-26 Curl An-72/74 Coaler
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 21 May 1969 22 December 1977
Year introduced 1969 1985
Number produced 1403 units 195 units
Average unit price $22 million $25 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 98.6 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 31.9 m
Height 8.6 m 8.7 m
Length 23.8 m 28.1 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 34,800 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 6,516 kgf
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the An-72/74 Coaler are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 4,800 km for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 195 for the An-72/74 Coaler. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-26 Curl first flew 8 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1969 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl 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-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 16 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.