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An-140 vs F27 Friendship

An-140 vs F27 Friendship at a glance — top speed 575 vs 509 km/h, range 3,700 vs 2,600 km, max takeoff weight 19,150 vs 20,410 kg, built 33 vs 586 units.

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-140 F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Fokker
First flight 17 September 1997 24 November 1955
Year introduced 2002 1958
Number produced 33 units 586 units
Average unit price $9 million $3.5 million
Wing area 51.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 29.0 m
Height 8.2 m 8.5 m
Length 22.6 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 1,529 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or F27 Friendship?
The An-140 is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the F27 Friendship's 509 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or F27 Friendship?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the F27 Friendship's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the An-140's 19,150 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the An-140's 22.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or F27 Friendship?
The An-140 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 44 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has been produced in greater numbers with 586 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.