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An-72/74 Coaler vs C-160 Transall

An-72/74 Coaler vs C-160 Transall at a glance — top speed 700 vs 513 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,853 km, max takeoff weight 34,800 vs 51,000 kg, built 195 vs 214 units.

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Transall
First flight 22 December 1977 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1985 1967
Number produced 195 units 214 units
Average unit price $25 million $12 million
Wing area 98.6 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 40.0 m
Height 8.7 m 11.7 m
Length 28.1 m 32.4 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 513 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,853 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 29,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 2 x 4,549 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-160 Transall?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-160 Transall?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-160 Transall?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-160 Transall?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 18 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-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has been produced in greater numbers with 214 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.