An-72/74 Coaler vs DC-3
The An-72/74 Coaler and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Douglas respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 34,800 kg MTOW, the An-72/74 Coaler is 2.6x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 36 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1941 vs 1977).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 22 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 98.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 28.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,385 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or DC-3?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or DC-3?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or DC-3?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or DC-3?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or DC-3?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or DC-3?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 49 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 DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.