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An-148 vs BAe 146

An-148 vs BAe 146 at a glance — top speed 870 vs 789 km/h, range 3,500 vs 3,650 km, max takeoff weight 43,700 vs 42,184 kg, built 47 vs 387 units.

Specifications
An-148 BAe 146
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov British Aerospace
First flight 17 December 2004 3 September 1981
Year introduced 2009 1983
Number produced 47 units 387 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 87.3 m² 77.3 m²
Wingspan 28.9 m 26.3 m
Height 8.6 m 8.6 m
Length 34.4 m 28.6 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 789 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 3,650 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg 42,184 kg
Empty weight 22,000 kg 24,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf 4 x 31 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or BAe 146?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the BAe 146's 789 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or BAe 146?
The BAe 146 has a longer range at 3,650 km compared to the An-148's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or BAe 146?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the BAe 146's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or BAe 146?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the BAe 146's 42,184 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or BAe 146?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the BAe 146's 28.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or BAe 146?
The BAe 146 entered service first in 1983, 26 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or BAe 146?
The BAe 146 has been produced in greater numbers with 387 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.