C-295 Persuader vs An-26 Curl
Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. |
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Origin country |
🇪🇸 Spain
🇮🇩 Indonesia
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Airbus |
First flight |
28 November 1997 |
Year of introduction |
2001 |
Number produced |
209 units
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Average unit price |
$78 million
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Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. |
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Origin country |
🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Antonov |
First flight |
21 May 1969 |
Year of introduction |
1969 |
Number produced |
1403 units
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Average unit price |
$12 million
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Wing area |
59.0 m²
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Wingspan |
25.8 m
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Height |
8.6 m
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Length |
24.5 m
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Maximum speed |
576 km/h
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Operational range |
-- km
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Service ceiling |
7,620 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
23,200 kg
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Empty weight |
9,250 kg
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Total thrust |
2 x 1,972 kW
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Wing area |
75.0 m²
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Wingspan |
29.2 m
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Height |
8.3 m
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Length |
23.8 m
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Maximum speed |
540 km/h
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Operational range |
1,100 km
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Service ceiling |
7,500 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
24,000 kg
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Empty weight |
15,000 kg
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Total thrust |
2 x 900 kgf
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Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus.