An-178 vs C-23 Sherpa
An-178 vs C-23 Sherpa at a glance — top speed 990 vs 467 km/h, range 3,680 vs 2,195 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 10,387 kg, built 1 vs 60 units.
Specifications
|
An-178 |
C-23 Sherpa |
| Origin country |
🇺🇦 Ukraine |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Antonov |
Short Brothers |
| First flight |
7 May 2015 |
6 August 1984 |
| Year introduced |
2023 |
1984 |
| Number produced |
1 units |
60 units |
| Average unit price |
$35 million |
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| Wing area |
-- m² |
42.1 m² |
| Wingspan |
30.6 m |
22.8 m |
| Height |
9.6 m |
5.0 m |
| Length |
32.2 m |
17.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
990 km/h |
467 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,680 km |
2,195 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,000 m |
8,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
51,000 kg |
10,387 kg |
| Empty weight |
18,350 kg |
6,680 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 7,502 kgf
|
2 x 893 kW
|
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Which is faster, the An-178 or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 467 km/h, a difference of 523 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-178 has a longer range at 3,680 km compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 2,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 8,500 meters (27,887 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-178 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or C-23 Sherpa?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or C-23 Sherpa?
The C-23 Sherpa entered service first in 1984, 39 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or C-23 Sherpa?
The C-23 Sherpa has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.
