An-12 Cub vs Il-276 SVTS

Overview

The An-12 Cub and the Il-276 SVTS are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 870 km/h for the Il-276 SVTS. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 2,000 km for the Il-276 SVTS. The Il-276 SVTS operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 10,200 m for the An-12 Cub.

The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 1 for the Il-276 SVTS.

Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
Antonov An-12 Cub Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1248 units
Average unit price $20 million
Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development.
Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight --
Year introduced 2026
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 121.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 38.0 m β—‰
Height 10.5 m β—‰
Length 33.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 770 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 28,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW β—‰
Wing area 160.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 35.5 m β—‰
Height 13.0 m β—‰
Length 37.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 870 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 45,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,803 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the An-12 Cub's 770 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or Il-276 SVTS?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the An-12 Cub's 33.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or Il-276 SVTS?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 67 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or Il-276 SVTS?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.