An-26 Curl vs Be-200

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).

Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
Antonov An-26 Curl Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 21 May 1969
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 1403 units
Average unit price $22 million
Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
Beriev Be-200 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev
First flight 24 September 1998
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $67 million
Wing area 75.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.3 m â—‰
Length 23.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 450 kgf â—‰
Wing area 117.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 32.8 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 31.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 27,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,750 kgf â—‰

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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.