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An-140 vs Fairchild Metroliner

An-140 vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 575 vs 533 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 19,150 vs 6,350 kg, built 33 vs 600 units.

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-140 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Swearingen
First flight 17 September 1997 26 August 1969
Year introduced 2002 1972
Number produced 33 units 600 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 51.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 14.1 m
Height 8.2 m 5.1 m
Length 22.6 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The An-140 is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 533 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The An-140 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,150 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The An-140 is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 30 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.