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An-26 Curl vs C-295 Persuader

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
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Specifications
An-26 Curl C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Airbus
First flight 21 May 1969 28 November 1997
Year introduced 1969 2001
Number produced 1403 units 209 units
Average unit price $22 million $78 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 25.8 m
Height 8.3 m 8.6 m
Length 23.8 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 15,000 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 450 kgf 2 x 986 kW
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the C-295 Persuader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Airbus respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 5,750 km for the C-295 Persuader. The C-295 Persuader operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 209 for the C-295 Persuader. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $78M for the C-295 Persuader. The An-26 Curl first flew 28 years before the C-295 Persuader (1969 vs 1997).

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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.