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An-148 vs An-178

Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
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Specifications
An-148 An-178
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 17 December 2004 7 May 2015
Year introduced 2009 2023
Number produced 47 units 1 units
Average unit price $25 million $35 million
Wing area 87.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.9 m 30.6 m
Height 8.6 m 9.6 m
Length 34.4 m 32.2 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 990 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 3,680 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 22,000 kg 18,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf 2 x 7,502 kgf
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Overview

The An-148 and the An-178 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the An-148 vs 990 km/h for the An-178. The An-148 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 3,680 km for the An-178. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 12,000 m for the An-178.

The An-148 has been produced in 47 units vs 1 for the An-178. Unit cost is $25M for the An-148 vs $35M for the An-178. The An-148 first flew 11 years before the An-178 (2004 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or An-178?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the An-148's 870 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or An-178?
The An-178 has a longer range at 3,680 km compared to the An-148's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or An-178?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the An-178's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or An-178?
The An-178 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the An-148's 43,700 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or An-178?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the An-178's 32.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-148 or An-178?
The An-178 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the An-148 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or An-178?
The An-148 entered service first in 2009, 14 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or An-178?
The An-148 has been produced in greater numbers with 47 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.