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An-148 vs ATR-72

An-148 vs ATR-72 at a glance — top speed 870 vs 565 km/h, range 3,500 vs 1,404 km, max takeoff weight 43,700 vs 22,500 kg, built 47 vs 1,000 units.

Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Specifications
An-148 ATR-72
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov ATR
First flight 17 December 2004 27 October 1988
Year introduced 2009 1989
Number produced 47 units 1000 units
Average unit price $25 million $26 million
Wing area 87.3 m² 61.0 m²
Wingspan 28.9 m 27.1 m
Height 8.6 m 7.7 m
Length 34.4 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 1,404 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg 22,500 kg
Empty weight 22,000 kg 12,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf 2 x 2,051 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or ATR-72?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 305 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or ATR-72?
The An-148 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or ATR-72?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or ATR-72?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or ATR-72?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the ATR-72's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-148 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the An-148 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 20 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.