An-26 Curl vs Y-7

Overview

The An-26 Curl and the Y-7 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 503 km/h for the Y-7. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,982 km for the Y-7. The Y-7 operates at altitudes up to 8,750 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-26 Curl first flew 1 years before the Y-7 (1969 vs 1970).

Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
Antonov An-26 Curl Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 21 May 1969
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 1403 units
Average unit price $22 million

Y-7

Chinese twin turboprop transport and passenger aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used for military transport and civil aviation.
Xian Y-7 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian
First flight 25 December 1970
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area 75.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.3 m â—‰
Length 23.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 450 kgf â—‰

Y-7

Wing area 75.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.7 m â—‰
Height 8.6 m â—‰
Length 24.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 503 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,982 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,750 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,988 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 900 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Y-7's 503 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a longer range at 1,982 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher service ceiling at 8,750 meters (28,707 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Y-7's 21,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Y-7?
The Y-7 is longer at 24.2 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.