An-72/74 Coaler vs Gulfstream III
The An-72/74 Coaler and the Gulfstream III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Gulfstream respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 927 km/h for the Gulfstream III. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 6,760 km for the Gulfstream III. The Gulfstream III operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,600 m for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 202 for the Gulfstream III. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $0.69M for the Gulfstream III. The An-72/74 Coaler first flew 2 years before the Gulfstream III (1977 vs 1979).
| 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 business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 202 units |
| Average unit price | $690K |
| 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 | 86.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,760 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,615 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,236 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 227 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or Gulfstream III?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or Gulfstream III?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the Gulfstream III's 25.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or Gulfstream III?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 5 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 Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has been produced in greater numbers with 202 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.