An-26 Curl vs C-160 Transall
Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. | |
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Origin country | π¨π³ Ex-USSR |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Antonov |
First flight | 21 May 1969 |
Year of introduction | 1969 |
Number produced | 1403 units |
Average unit price | $12 million |
German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport. | |
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Origin country | π©πͺ Germany π«π· France |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Transall |
First flight | 25 February 1963 |
Year of introduction | 1967 |
Number produced | 214 units |
Average unit price | $12 million |
Wing area | 75.0 mΒ² β |
Wingspan | 29.2 m β |
Height | 8.3 m β |
Length | 23.8 m β |
Maximum speed | 540 km/h β |
Operational range | 1,100 km β |
Service ceiling | 7,500 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg β |
Empty weight | 15,000 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 900 kgf β |