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An-140 vs Fokker 50

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140
Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
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Specifications
An-140 Fokker 50
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Fokker
First flight 17 September 1997 28 December 1985
Year introduced 2002 1987
Number produced 33 units 213 units
Average unit price $9 million $6 million
Wing area 51.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 29.0 m
Height 8.2 m 8.3 m
Length 22.6 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 526 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 20,820 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 12,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Overview

The An-140 and the Fokker 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 575 km/h for the An-140 vs 526 km/h for the Fokker 50. The An-140 has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker 50. The Fokker 50 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the An-140.

The An-140 has been produced in 33 units vs 213 for the Fokker 50. Unit cost is $9M for the An-140 vs $6M for the Fokker 50. The Fokker 50 first flew 12 years before the An-140 (1985 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or Fokker 50?
The An-140 is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the Fokker 50's 526 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or Fokker 50?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 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 Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the An-140's 19,150 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the An-140's 22.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or Fokker 50?
The An-140 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Fokker 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 entered service first in 1987, 15 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 213 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.