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An-26 Curl vs Be-200

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
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Specifications
An-26 Curl Be-200
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Beriev
First flight 21 May 1969 24 September 1998
Year introduced 1969 2003
Number produced 1403 units 19 units
Average unit price $22 million $67 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 117.4 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 32.8 m
Height 8.3 m 8.9 m
Length 23.8 m 31.4 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 41,000 kg
Empty weight 15,000 kg 27,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 450 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the Be-200 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Beriev respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 700 km/h for the Be-200. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 2,100 km for the Be-200. The Be-200 operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 19 for the Be-200. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $67M for the Be-200. The An-26 Curl first flew 29 years before the Be-200 (1969 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 34 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Be-200?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.