Antonov An-12 vs Mil Mi-26
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 295 km/h for the Mil Mi-26. The Antonov An-12 flies further: 5,700 km against 800 km for the Mil Mi-26. The Antonov An-12 has the wider wingspan: 38 m against 32 m for the Mil Mi-26. The Antonov An-12 is heavier at takeoff: 61 tonnes against 56 tonnes for the Mil Mi-26. The Antonov An-12 first flew in 1957, 20 years before the Mil Mi-26 (1977).
| Antonov An-12 | Mil Mi-26 |
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| Top speed | 777 km/h (483 mph) | 295 km/h (183 mph) |
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| Range | 5,700 km (3,542 miles) | 800 km (497 miles) |
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| Length | 33.1 m (109 ft) | 33.7 m (111 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 38 m (125 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 61 t (134,481 lb) | 56 t (123,458 lb) |
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| First flight | 1957 | 1977 |
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| Crew and capacity | 5 crew, 20 t of cargo | 5 crew, up to 20 t of cargo |
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| Engines | 4 × Ivchenko AI-20 turboprop | 2 × Lotarev D-136 turboshaft |
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| Built by | Antonov | Mil |
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| Country | USSR (Ukraine) | USSR |
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