An-12 Cub vs C-1

An-12 Cub

Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.

Origin country	🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category	Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Antonov
First flight	16 December 1957
Year introduced	1959
Number produced	1248 units
Average unit price	$20 million

Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.

Origin country	🇯🇵 Japan
Category	Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
First flight	12 November 1970
Year introduced	1974
Number produced	31 units
Average unit price	$50 million

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or C-1?

The C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the An-12 Cub's 770 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.

Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or C-1?

The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the C-1's 3,353 km.

Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or C-1?

The C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).

Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or C-1?

The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the C-1's 45,000 kg.

Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or C-1?

The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the C-1's 29.0 meters.

Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or C-1?

The C-1 is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.

Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or C-1?

The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 15 years before the C-1 which entered service in 1974.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or C-1?

The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 31 units of the C-1.