A321 vs An-148

The A321 and the An-148 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 870 km/h for the An-148. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 3,500 km for the An-148. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 47 for the An-148. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $25M for the An-148. The A321 first flew 17 years before the An-148 (1987 vs 2004).

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 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 jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
Antonov An-148 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 17 December 2004
Year introduced 2009
Number produced 47 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 122.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 34.1 m â—‰
Height 11.8 m â—‰
Length 37.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 871 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,930 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 42,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰
Wing area 87.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.9 m â—‰
Height 8.6 m â—‰
Length 34.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 870 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or An-148?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the An-148's 870 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or An-148?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the An-148's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or An-148?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or An-148?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the An-148's 43,700 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or An-148?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the An-148's 34.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or An-148?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the An-148 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or An-148?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 15 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or An-148?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.