An-140 vs An-148

Overview

The An-140 and the An-148 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 575 km/h for the An-140 vs 870 km/h for the An-148. The An-140 has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 3,500 km for the An-148. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 7,600 m for the An-140. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the An-148 is 2.3x the An-140's 19,150 kg.

The An-140 has been produced in 33 units vs 47 for the An-148. Unit cost is $9M for the An-140 vs $25M for the An-148. The An-140 first flew 7 years before the An-148 (1997 vs 2004).

Ukrainian regional aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, widely utilized for civil and military purposes.
Antonov An-140 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 17 September 1997
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 33 units
Average unit price $9 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 51.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 24.5 m β—‰
Height 8.2 m β—‰
Length 22.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 575 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,810 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 919 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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or An-148?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the An-140's 575 km/h, a difference of 295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or An-148?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the An-148's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or An-148?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or An-148?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the An-140's 19,150 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or An-148?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the An-140's 22.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or An-148?
The An-148 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-140 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or An-148?
The An-140 entered service first in 2002, 7 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or An-148?
The An-148 has been produced in greater numbers with 47 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.