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An-148 vs An-72/74 Coaler

An-148 vs An-72/74 Coaler at a glance — top speed 870 vs 700 km/h, range 3,500 vs 4,800 km, max takeoff weight 43,700 vs 34,800 kg, built 47 vs 195 units.

Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
Specifications
An-148 An-72/74 Coaler
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 17 December 2004 22 December 1977
Year introduced 2009 1985
Number produced 47 units 195 units
Average unit price $25 million $25 million
Wing area 87.3 m² 98.6 m²
Wingspan 28.9 m 31.9 m
Height 8.6 m 8.7 m
Length 34.4 m 28.1 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg 34,800 kg
Empty weight 22,000 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf 2 x 6,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-148's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-148 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-148 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler entered service first in 1985, 24 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.