An-12 Cub vs C-1

Overview

The An-12 Cub and the C-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 806 km/h for the C-1. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 3,353 km for the C-1. The C-1 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 10,200 m for the An-12 Cub.

The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 31 for the C-1. Unit cost is $20M for the An-12 Cub vs $50M for the C-1. The An-12 Cub first flew 13 years before the C-1 (1957 vs 1970).

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

C-1

Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
Kawasaki C-1 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 31 units
Average unit price $50 million
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—‰

C-1

Wing area 120.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 30.3 m β—‰
Height 10.0 m β—‰
Length 29.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 806 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,353 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,580 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 24,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,287 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.