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An-26 Curl vs Douglas DC-3

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
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Specifications
An-26 Curl Douglas DC-3
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Douglas
First flight 21 May 1969 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1969 1936
Number produced 1403 units 10174 units
Average unit price $22 million $80K
Wing area 75.0 m² 91.7 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 29.0 m
Height 8.6 m 5.6 m
Length 23.8 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 413 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 2,540 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 7,071 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 13,154 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 6,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 3 x 875 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Douglas DC-3?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Douglas DC-3?
The An-26 Curl has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Douglas DC-3?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Douglas DC-3?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the Douglas DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or Douglas DC-3?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Douglas DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 33 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,403 units of the An-26 Curl.