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An-72/74 Coaler vs BAe 146

An-72/74 Coaler vs BAe 146 at a glance — top speed 700 vs 789 km/h, range 4,800 vs 3,650 km, max takeoff weight 34,800 vs 42,184 kg, built 195 vs 387 units.

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
BAe 146 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BAe 146
Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler BAe 146
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov British Aerospace
First flight 22 December 1977 3 September 1981
Year introduced 1985 1983
Number produced 195 units 387 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 98.6 m² 77.3 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 26.3 m
Height 8.7 m 8.6 m
Length 28.1 m 28.6 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 789 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 3,650 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 42,184 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 24,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 4 x 31 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or BAe 146?
The BAe 146 is faster with a maximum speed of 789 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or BAe 146?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the BAe 146's 3,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or BAe 146?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the BAe 146's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or BAe 146?
The BAe 146 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,184 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or BAe 146?
The BAe 146 is longer at 28.6 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or BAe 146?
The BAe 146 entered service first in 1983, 2 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 BAe 146?
The BAe 146 has been produced in greater numbers with 387 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.