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An-178 vs C-27J Spartan

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
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Specifications
An-178 C-27J Spartan
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Leonardo
First flight 7 May 2015 24 September 1999
Year introduced 2023 2006
Number produced 1 units 117 units
Average unit price $35 million $31.7 million
Wing area -- m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 30.6 m 28.7 m
Height 9.6 m 9.6 m
Length 32.2 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 602 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 1,759 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 32,500 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 17,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 2 x 3,458 kW
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Overview

The An-178 and the C-27J Spartan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Leonardo respectively.

Top speed is 990 km/h for the An-178 vs 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan. The An-178 has an operational range of 3,680 km vs 1,759 km for the C-27J Spartan. The An-178 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the C-27J Spartan.

The An-178 has been produced in 1 units vs 117 for the C-27J Spartan. Unit cost is $35M for the An-178 vs $31.7M for the C-27J Spartan. The C-27J Spartan first flew 16 years before the An-178 (1999 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or C-27J Spartan?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the C-27J Spartan's 602 km/h, a difference of 388 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or C-27J Spartan?
The An-178 has a longer range at 3,680 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or C-27J Spartan?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or C-27J Spartan?
The An-178 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the C-27J Spartan's 32,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or C-27J Spartan?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or C-27J Spartan?
The An-178 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the C-27J Spartan at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan entered service first in 2006, 17 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan has been produced in greater numbers with 117 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.