A321 vs An-148

Overview

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 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 jet, operational from 2004, notably adopted by Rossiya Airlines for multiple international and domestic routes.
Antonov An-148 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ 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 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 87.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.9 m β—‰
Height 8.6 m β—‰
Length 34.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 870 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 22,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,415 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.