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An-72/74 Coaler vs C-23 Sherpa

An-72/74 Coaler vs C-23 Sherpa at a glance — top speed 700 vs 467 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,195 km, max takeoff weight 34,800 vs 10,387 kg, built 195 vs 60 units.

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 CoalerFull specs
Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 SherpaFull specs
Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler C-23 Sherpa
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Short Brothers
First flight 22 December 1977 6 August 1984
Year introduced 1985 1984
Number produced 195 units 60 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 98.6 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 22.8 m
Height 8.7 m 5.0 m
Length 28.1 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,195 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 8,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 2 x 893 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 467 km/h, a difference of 233 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 2,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 8,500 meters (27,887 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-23 Sherpa?
The C-23 Sherpa entered service first in 1984, 1 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.