An-12 Cub vs C-160 Transall

Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
Picture of An-12 Cub
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957
Year of introduction 1959
Number produced 1248 units
Average unit price $8 million
German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
Picture of C-160 Transall
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall
First flight 25 February 1963
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 214 units
Average unit price $12 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 -- km
Service ceiling 10,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 28,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW β—‰
3-view profile of An-12 Cub
Wing area 160.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 40.0 m β—‰
Height 11.7 m β—‰
Length 32.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 513 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,850 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 29,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW β—‰
3-view profile of C-160 Transall

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