GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Airbus A330 vs An-148

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
Change comparison vs
Specifications
Airbus A330 An-148
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 2 November 1992 17 December 2004
Year introduced 1994 2009
Number produced 1577 units 47 units
Average unit price $260 million $25 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 87.3 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 28.9 m
Height 17.4 m 8.6 m
Length 59.0 m 34.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 43,700 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 22,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 6,830 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Airbus A330 and the An-148 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 870 km/h for the An-148. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 3,500 km for the An-148. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,200 m for the An-148. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 5.5:1 the An-148's 43,700 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 47 for the An-148. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $25M for the An-148. The Airbus A330 first flew 12 years before the An-148 (1992 vs 2004).

Related Comparisons
Airbus A330 vs 208 Caravan Airbus A330 vs Airbus A321 Airbus A330 vs PC-12 Eagle Airbus A330 vs Airbus A319 CJ Airbus A330 vs Boeing 767 Airbus A330 vs ERJ 135

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or An-148?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or An-148?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the An-148's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or An-148?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-148's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or An-148?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the An-148's 43,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or An-148?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the An-148's 34.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or An-148?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the An-148 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or An-148?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or An-148?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.