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Airbus A321 vs An-148

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
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Specifications
Airbus A321 An-148
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 27 February 1987 17 December 2004
Year introduced 1994 2009
Number produced 2917 units 47 units
Average unit price $120 million $25 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 87.3 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 28.9 m
Height 11.8 m 8.6 m
Length 37.6 m 34.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 43,700 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 22,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 6,830 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the An-148 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 870 km/h for the An-148. The Airbus 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 Airbus A321.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 47 for the An-148. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $25M for the An-148. The Airbus A321 first flew 17 years before the An-148 (1987 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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