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An-24 Coke vs HS 748

An-24 Coke vs HS 748 at a glance — top speed 485 vs 460 km/h, range 2,400 vs 1,715 km, built 1,367 vs 380 units.

Antonov An-24 Coke military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-24 Coke
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
Specifications
An-24 Coke HS 748
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Hawker Siddeley
First flight 20 October 1959 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1962 1961
Number produced 1367 units 380 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 31.2 m
Height 8.3 m 7.3 m
Length 23.5 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 485 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 8,400 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,876 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-24 Coke or HS 748?
The An-24 Coke is faster with a maximum speed of 485 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or HS 748?
The An-24 Coke has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-24 Coke or HS 748?
The An-24 Coke has a higher service ceiling at 8,400 meters (27,559 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-24 Coke or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-24 Coke or HS 748?
The An-24 Coke is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-24 Coke or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 1 years before the An-24 Coke which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-24 Coke or HS 748?
The An-24 Coke has been produced in greater numbers with 1,367 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.