An-72/74 Coaler vs L-410
The An-72/74 Coaler and the L-410 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Let respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 365 km/h for the L-410. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,500 km for the L-410. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 7,000 m for the L-410. At 34,800 kg MTOW, the An-72/74 Coaler is 6.0x the L-410's 5,800 kg. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 1,200 for the L-410. The L-410 first flew 8 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1969 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 |
| Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Let |
| First flight | 16 April 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1200 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 | 35.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 365 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 288 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or L-410?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 335 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or L-410?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or L-410?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or L-410?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or L-410?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or L-410?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 15 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 L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.