An-72/74 Coaler vs 500 Citation I
The An-72/74 Coaler and the 500 Citation I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 665 km/h for the 500 Citation I. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,459 km for the 500 Citation I. The 500 Citation I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 11,600 m for the An-72/74 Coaler. At 34,800 kg MTOW, the An-72/74 Coaler is 6.5x the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 689 for the 500 Citation I. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $0.9M for the 500 Citation I. The 500 Citation I first flew 8 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1969 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 15 September 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 689 units |
| Average unit price | $900K |
| 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 | 25.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 665 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,459 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,375 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,008 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 499 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or 500 Citation I?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or 500 Citation I?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I 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 500 Citation I?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or 500 Citation I?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or 500 Citation I?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 14 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 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.