An-148 vs DC-3
Overview
The An-148 and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Douglas respectively.
The An-148 reaches 870 km/h — 2.1x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The An-148 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the An-148 is 3.3x the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
The An-148 has been produced in 47 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $25M for the An-148 vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 63 years before the An-148 (1941 vs 2004).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 17 December 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 47 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $80K |
| Wing area | 87.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 34.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 870 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 43,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 22,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,415 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 292 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-148 or DC-3?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 457 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or DC-3?
The An-148 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or DC-3?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or DC-3?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or DC-3?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-148 or DC-3?
The An-148 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 73 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.