An-178 vs Kawasaki C-2
An-178 vs Kawasaki C-2 at a glance — top speed 990 vs 920 km/h, range 3,680 vs 7,600 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 141,400 kg, built 1 vs 14 units.
Specifications
|
An-178 |
Kawasaki C-2 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇦 Ukraine |
🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Antonov |
Kawasaki |
| First flight |
7 May 2015 |
26 January 2010 |
| Year introduced |
2023 |
2017 |
| Number produced |
1 units |
14 units |
| Average unit price |
$35 million |
$74.0 million |
| Wingspan |
30.6 m |
44.4 m |
| Height |
9.6 m |
14.2 m |
| Length |
32.2 m |
43.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
990 km/h |
920 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,680 km |
7,600 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,000 m |
13,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
51,000 kg |
141,400 kg |
| Empty weight |
18,350 kg |
69,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 7,502 kgf
|
2 x 266 kN
|
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Which is faster, the An-178 or Kawasaki C-2?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 920 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the An-178's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the An-178's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the An-178's 32.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 is more expensive at approximately $74 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 entered service first in 2017, 6 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 14 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.
