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An-178 vs Quest Kodiak

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
An-178 Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Quest
First flight 7 May 2015 16 October 2004
Year introduced 2023 2008
Number produced 1 units 300 units
Average unit price $35 million $3 million
Wingspan 30.6 m 13.7 m
Height 9.6 m -- m
Length 32.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf --
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Overview

The An-178 and the Quest Kodiak are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Quest respectively.

The An-178 reaches 990 km/h — 2.9:1 the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h. The An-178 has an operational range of 3,680 km vs 2,096 km for the Quest Kodiak. The An-178 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the Quest Kodiak.

The An-178 has been produced in 1 units vs 300 for the Quest Kodiak. Unit cost is $35M for the An-178 vs $3M for the Quest Kodiak. The Quest Kodiak first flew 11 years before the An-178 (2004 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or Quest Kodiak?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 651 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or Quest Kodiak?
The An-178 has a longer range at 3,680 km compared to the Quest Kodiak's 2,096 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or Quest Kodiak?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or Quest Kodiak?
The An-178 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or Quest Kodiak?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or Quest Kodiak?
The An-178 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak entered service first in 2008, 15 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.