A400M Atlas vs An-148

Overview

The A400M Atlas and the An-148 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 870 km/h for the An-148. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 3,500 km for the An-148. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 12,200 m for the An-148. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 3.2x the An-148's 43,700 kg.

The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 47 for the An-148. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $25M for the An-148. The An-148 first flew 5 years before the A400M Atlas (2004 vs 2009).

European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
Airbus A400M Atlas Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 11 December 2009
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 174 units
Average unit price $152 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 221.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 42.4 m β—‰
Height 14.7 m β—‰
Length 45.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 780 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 66,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,051 kW 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—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or An-148?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or An-148?
The An-148 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or An-148?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the An-148's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or An-148?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the An-148's 43,700 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or An-148?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the An-148's 34.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or An-148?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the An-148 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or An-148?
The An-148 entered service first in 2009, 4 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or An-148?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.