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Airbus A350 vs An-178

Airbus A350 vs An-178 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 990 km/h, range 15,750 vs 3,680 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 51,000 kg, built 731 vs 1 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Specifications
Airbus A350 An-178
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 14 June 2013 7 May 2015
Year introduced 2015 2023
Number produced 731 units 1 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $35 million
Wing area 442.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 30.6 m
Height -- m 9.6 m
Length 66.8 m 32.2 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 990 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 3,680 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 18,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 7,502 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or An-178?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the Airbus A350's 950 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or An-178?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or An-178?
The Airbus A350 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the An-178's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or An-178?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the An-178's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or An-178?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the An-178's 32.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or An-178?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or An-178?
The Airbus A350 entered service first in 2015, 8 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or An-178?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.