An-72/74 Coaler vs C-141 Starlifter
The An-72/74 Coaler and the C-141 Starlifter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Lockheed respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 805 km/h for the C-141 Starlifter. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,723 km for the C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 Starlifter operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 11,600 m for the An-72/74 Coaler. At 146,556 kg MTOW, the C-141 Starlifter is 4.2x the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 285 for the C-141 Starlifter. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $40M for the C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 Starlifter first flew 14 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1963 vs 1977).
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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 military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 17 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Average unit price | $40 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 | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 49.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 51.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,723 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,556 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 65,540 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,296 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-141 Starlifter?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 4,723 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,556 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the An-72/74 Coaler at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1965, 20 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 C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has been produced in greater numbers with 285 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.