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An-140 vs An-148

An-140 vs An-148 at a glance — top speed 575 vs 870 km/h, range 3,700 vs 3,500 km, max takeoff weight 19,150 vs 43,700 kg, built 33 vs 47 units.

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140
Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
Specifications
An-140 An-148
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 17 September 1997 17 December 2004
Year introduced 2002 2009
Number produced 33 units 47 units
Average unit price $9 million $25 million
Wing area 51.0 m² 87.3 m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 28.9 m
Height 8.2 m 8.6 m
Length 22.6 m 34.4 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 43,700 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 22,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 6,830 kgf
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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.