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An-140 vs CN-235

An-140 vs CN-235 at a glance — top speed 575 vs 450 km/h, range 3,700 vs 4,355 km, max takeoff weight 19,150 vs 16,500 kg, built 33 vs 354 units.

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Specifications
An-140 CN-235
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov CASA
First flight 17 September 1997 11 November 1983
Year introduced 2002 1988
Number produced 33 units 354 units
Average unit price $9 million $25 million
Wing area 51.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 25.8 m
Height 8.2 m 8.2 m
Length 22.6 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or CN-235?
The An-140 is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the An-140's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or CN-235?
The An-140 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,150 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or CN-235?
The An-140 is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or CN-235?
The CN-235 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 CN-235?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 14 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.