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An-72/74 Coaler vs Il-276 SVTS

An-72/74 Coaler vs Il-276 SVTS at a glance — top speed 700 vs 870 km/h, range 4,800 vs 7,300 km, max takeoff weight 34,800 vs 72,000 kg, built 195 vs 1 units.

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler Il-276 SVTS
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 22 December 1977 --
Year introduced 1985 2026
Number produced 195 units 1 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 98.6 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 35.5 m
Height 8.7 m 13.0 m
Length 28.1 m 37.7 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 7,300 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 45,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 2 x 15,606 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-276 SVTS?
The An-72/74 Coaler entered service first in 1985, 41 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or Il-276 SVTS?
The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.