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A400M Atlas vs An-178

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
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Specifications
A400M Atlas An-178
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 11 December 2009 7 May 2015
Year introduced 2013 2023
Number produced 174 units 1 units
Average unit price $152 million $35 million
Wing area 221.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 30.6 m
Height 14.7 m 9.6 m
Length 45.1 m 32.2 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 990 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 3,680 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 18,350 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW 2 x 7,502 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or An-178?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or An-178?
The An-178 has a longer range at 3,680 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or An-178?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the An-178's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or An-178?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the An-178's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or An-178?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the An-178's 32.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or An-178?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or An-178?
The A400M Atlas entered service first in 2013, 10 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or An-178?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.