An-12 Cub vs C-2 Greyhound

Overview

The An-12 Cub and the C-2 Greyhound are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Northrop Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 2,400 km for the C-2 Greyhound. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 10,200 m for the An-12 Cub. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the An-12 Cub is 2.2x the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.

The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 56 for the C-2 Greyhound. Unit cost is $20M for the An-12 Cub vs $39M for the C-2 Greyhound. The An-12 Cub first flew 7 years before the C-2 Greyhound (1957 vs 1964).

An-12 Cub

Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
Antonov An-12 Cub Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1248 units
Average unit price $20 million
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C-2 Greyhound

American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 56 units
Average unit price $39 million
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An-12 Cub

Wing area 121.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 38.0 m ◉
Height 10.5 m ◉
Length 33.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 770 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,700 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,200 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 28,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW ◉

C-2 Greyhound

Wing area 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 24.6 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 17.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 635 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,400 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,211 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg ◉
Empty weight 15,307 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 635 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 7 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or C-2 Greyhound?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.

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