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An-72/74 Coaler vs CN-235

An-72/74 Coaler vs CN-235 at a glance — top speed 700 vs 450 km/h, range 4,800 vs 4,355 km, max takeoff weight 34,800 vs 16,500 kg, built 195 vs 354 units.

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler CN-235
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov CASA
First flight 22 December 1977 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1985 1988
Number produced 195 units 354 units
Average unit price $25 million $25 million
Wing area 98.6 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 25.8 m
Height 8.7 m 8.2 m
Length 28.1 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 2 x 1,305 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or CN-235?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or CN-235?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the CN-235's 4,355 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or CN-235?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or CN-235?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or CN-235?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or CN-235?
Both the An-72/74 Coaler and CN-235 cost approximately $25 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or CN-235?
The An-72/74 Coaler entered service first in 1985, 3 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.