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An-148 vs Socata TBM

Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
Socata TBM military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
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Specifications
An-148 Socata TBM
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Socata
First flight 17 December 2004 14 July 1988
Year introduced 2009 1990
Number produced 47 units 1000 units
Average unit price $25 million $4.5 million
Wing area 87.3 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 28.9 m 12.7 m
Height 8.6 m 4.4 m
Length 34.4 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 22,000 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf 1 x 522 kW
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Overview

The An-148 and the Socata TBM are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the An-148 vs 555 km/h for the Socata TBM. The An-148 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 3,304 km for the Socata TBM. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 9,185 m for the Socata TBM. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the An-148 is 13:1 the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.

The An-148 has been produced in 47 units vs 1,000 for the Socata TBM. Unit cost is $25M for the An-148 vs $4.5M for the Socata TBM. The Socata TBM first flew 16 years before the An-148 (1988 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or Socata TBM?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the Socata TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or Socata TBM?
The An-148 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the Socata TBM's 3,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or Socata TBM?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Socata TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or Socata TBM?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or Socata TBM?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-148 or Socata TBM?
The An-148 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 19 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.