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An-148 vs CN-235

Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
An-148 CN-235
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov CASA
First flight 17 December 2004 11 November 1983
Year introduced 2009 1988
Number produced 47 units 354 units
Average unit price $25 million $25 million
Wing area 87.3 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 28.9 m 25.8 m
Height 8.6 m 8.2 m
Length 34.4 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 22,000 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf 2 x 1,305 kW
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Overview

The An-148 and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the An-148 vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The An-148 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 9,144 m for the CN-235. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the An-148 is 2.6:1 the CN-235's 16,500 kg.

The An-148 has been produced in 47 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $25M for the An-148 vs $25M for the CN-235. The CN-235 first flew 21 years before the An-148 (1983 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or CN-235?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the An-148's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or CN-235?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or CN-235?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or CN-235?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-148 or CN-235?
The CN-235 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 CN-235?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 21 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.