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Airbus A321 vs An-140

Airbus A321 vs An-140 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 575 km/h, range 5,930 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 19,150 kg, built 2,917 vs 33 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140
Specifications
Airbus A321 An-140
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 27 February 1987 17 September 1997
Year introduced 1994 2002
Number produced 2917 units 33 units
Average unit price $120 million $9 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 51.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 24.5 m
Height 11.8 m 8.2 m
Length 37.6 m 22.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 575 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 19,150 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 12,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,838 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or An-140?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or An-140?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the An-140's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or An-140?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or An-140?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the An-140's 19,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or An-140?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the An-140's 22.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or An-140?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the An-140 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or An-140?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or An-140?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.