An-72/74 Coaler vs Il-112
The An-72/74 Coaler and the Il-112 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 580 km/h for the Il-112. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,700 km for the Il-112. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 7,600 m for the Il-112. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 3 for the Il-112. The An-72/74 Coaler first flew 42 years before the Il-112 (1977 vs 2019).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 30 March 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | 3 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 4,193 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 580 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-112?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the Il-112's 580 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-112?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Il-112's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-112?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Il-112's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-112?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-112?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the Il-112's 24.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-112?
The An-72/74 Coaler entered service first in 1985, 38 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-112?
The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.