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An-148 vs Yak-42 Clobber

An-148 vs Yak-42 Clobber at a glance — top speed 870 vs 810 km/h, range 3,500 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 43,700 vs 57,500 kg, built 47 vs 187 units.

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Specifications
An-148 Yak-42 Clobber
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Yakovlev
First flight 17 December 2004 7 March 1975
Year introduced 2009 1977
Number produced 47 units 187 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 87.3 m² 150.0 m²
Wingspan 28.9 m 34.9 m
Height 8.6 m 9.8 m
Length 34.4 m 36.4 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 810 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 9,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 22,000 kg 33,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf 3 x 64 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 810 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the An-148's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 9,600 meters (31,496 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the An-148's 43,700 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber is longer at 36.4 meters compared to the An-148's 34.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber entered service first in 1977, 32 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.