An-72/74 Coaler vs 757
The An-72/74 Coaler and the 757 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 853 km/h for the 757. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 7,250 km for the 757. The 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 11,600 m for the An-72/74 Coaler. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the 757 is 3.3x the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 1,050 for the 757. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $85M for the 757. The An-72/74 Coaler first flew 5 years before the 757 (1977 vs 1982).
| Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 22 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1050 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Wing area | 98.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 28.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,193 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 181.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,458 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or 757?
The 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or 757?
The 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or 757?
The 757 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or 757?
The 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or 757?
The 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or 757?
The 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the An-72/74 Coaler at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or 757?
The 757 entered service first in 1983, 2 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or 757?
The 757 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,050 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.