Antonov An-12 vs Boeing CH-47F Chinook
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Antonov An-12 is faster: 777 km/h against 315 km/h for the Boeing CH-47F Chinook. The Antonov An-12 flies further: 5,700 km against 740 km for the Boeing CH-47F Chinook. The Antonov An-12 has the wider wingspan: 38 m against 18.3 m for the Boeing CH-47F Chinook. The Antonov An-12 is heavier at takeoff: 61 tonnes against 23 tonnes for the Boeing CH-47F Chinook. The Antonov An-12 first flew in 1957, 4 years before the Boeing CH-47F Chinook (1961).
| Antonov An-12 | Boeing CH-47F Chinook |
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| Top speed | 777 km/h (483 mph) | 315 km/h (196 mph) |
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| Range | 5,700 km (3,542 miles) | 740 km (460 miles) |
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| Length | 33.1 m (109 ft) | 15.9 m (52 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 38 m (125 ft) | 18.3 m (60 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 61 t (134,481 lb) | 23 t (50,000 lb) |
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| First flight | 1957 | 1961 |
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| Crew and capacity | 5 crew, 20 t of cargo | 3 crew, up to 55 troops or 12 t of cargo |
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| Engines | 4 × Ivchenko AI-20 turboprop | 2 × Honeywell T55 turboshaft |
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| Built by | Antonov | Boeing |
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| Country | USSR (Ukraine) | USA |
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