An-26 Curl vs C-160 Transall
| Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. | |
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| 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 |
| German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Transall |
| First flight | 25 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 214 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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 900 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 160.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 32.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 513 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,853 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,230 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 51,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or C-160 Transall?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.