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An-140 vs ATR-42

An-140 vs ATR-42 at a glance — top speed 575 vs 556 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,326 km, max takeoff weight 19,150 vs 18,600 kg, built 33 vs 497 units.

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140Full specs
ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-140 ATR-42
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov ATR
First flight 17 September 1997 16 August 1984
Year introduced 2002 1985
Number produced 33 units 497 units
Average unit price $9 million $20 million
Wing area 51.0 m² 54.5 m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 24.6 m
Height 8.2 m 7.6 m
Length 22.6 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,326 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 18,600 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 11,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or ATR-42?
The An-140 is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 556 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or ATR-42?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or ATR-42?
The An-140 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,150 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the An-140's 22.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the An-140 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 entered service first in 1985, 17 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.