A321 vs An-140

Overview

The A321 and the An-140 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 575 km/h for the An-140. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 3,700 km for the An-140. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the An-140. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 4.1x the An-140's 19,150 kg.

The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 33 for the An-140. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $9M for the An-140. The A321 first flew 10 years before the An-140 (1987 vs 1997).

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 27 February 1987
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 2917 units
Average unit price $120 million
Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes.
Antonov An-140 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 17 September 1997
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 33 units
Average unit price $9 million
Wing area 122.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 34.1 m β—‰
Height 11.8 m β—‰
Length 37.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 871 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,930 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 42,600 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf β—‰
Wing area 51.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 24.5 m β—‰
Height 8.2 m β—‰
Length 22.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 575 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,810 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 919 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or An-140?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the An-140's 575 km/h, a difference of 296 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or An-140?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the An-140's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or An-140?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or An-140?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the An-140's 19,150 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or An-140?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the An-140's 22.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or An-140?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the An-140 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or An-140?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 8 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or An-140?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.