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Airbus A330 vs An-140

Airbus A330 vs An-140 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 575 km/h, range 13,400 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 19,150 kg, built 1,577 vs 33 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140
Specifications
Airbus A330 An-140
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 2 November 1992 17 September 1997
Year introduced 1994 2002
Number produced 1577 units 33 units
Average unit price $260 million $9 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 51.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 24.5 m
Height 17.4 m 8.2 m
Length 59.0 m 22.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 575 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 19,150 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 12,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 1,838 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or An-140?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or An-140?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the An-140's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or An-140?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or An-140?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the An-140's 19,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or An-140?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the An-140's 22.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or An-140?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the An-140 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or An-140?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or An-140?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.