An-26 Curl vs C-295 Persuader
| 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 |
| Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 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 | 59.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,972 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or C-295 Persuader?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or C-295 Persuader?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 32 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or C-295 Persuader?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.