An-26 Curl vs CN-235

Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
Picture of An-26 Curl
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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
Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century.
Picture of CN-235
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 11 November 1983
Year of introduction 1988
Number produced 354 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 75.0 mยฒ โ—‰
Wingspan 29.2 m โ—‰
Height 8.3 m โ—‰
Length 23.8 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h โ—‰
Operational range 1,100 km โ—‰
Service ceiling 7,500 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 15,000 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 900 kgf โ—‰
Wing area 59.1 mยฒ โ—‰
Wingspan 25.8 m โ—‰
Height 8.2 m โ—‰
Length 21.4 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 450 km/h โ—‰
Operational range 5,060 km โ—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 8,800 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW โ—‰

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