An-26 Curl vs An-32 Cline
Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. | |
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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 | $12 million |
Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Antonov |
First flight | 9 July 1976 |
Year introduced | 1982 |
Number produced | 373 units |
Average unit price | $15 million |
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 |
Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 7,500 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 15,000 kg |
Total thrust | 2 x 900 kgf â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-32 Cline by Oleg Belyakov.