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An-140 vs HS 748

An-140 vs HS 748 at a glance — top speed 575 vs 460 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,715 km, max takeoff weight 19,150 vs 21,092 kg, built 33 vs 380 units.

Specifications
An-140 HS 748
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Hawker Siddeley
First flight 17 September 1997 24 June 1960
Year introduced 2002 1961
Number produced 33 units 380 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 51.0 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 31.2 m
Height 8.2 m 7.3 m
Length 22.6 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or HS 748?
The An-140 is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or HS 748?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or HS 748?
The HS 748 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 HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the An-140's 19,150 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or HS 748?
The An-140 is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 41 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.