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An-26 Curl vs Kawasaki C-1

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
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Specifications
An-26 Curl Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Kawasaki
First flight 21 May 1969 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1969 1974
Number produced 1403 units 31 units
Average unit price $22 million $50 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 30.3 m
Height 8.6 m 10.0 m
Length 23.8 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the Kawasaki C-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 806 km/h for the Kawasaki C-1. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 3,353 km for the Kawasaki C-1. The Kawasaki C-1 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 31 for the Kawasaki C-1. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $50M for the Kawasaki C-1. The An-26 Curl first flew 1 years before the Kawasaki C-1 (1969 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a longer range at 3,353 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is longer at 29.0 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Kawasaki C-1?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 5 years before the Kawasaki C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Kawasaki C-1?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.