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An-178 vs V-22 Osprey

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
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Specifications
An-178 V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Bell Boeing
First flight 7 May 2015 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2023 2006
Number produced 1 units 400 units
Average unit price $35 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 30.6 m 14.0 m
Height 9.6 m 6.7 m
Length 32.2 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 2 x 4,586 kW
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Overview

The An-178 and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Bell Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 990 km/h for the An-178 vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The An-178 has an operational range of 3,680 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The An-178 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,925 m for the V-22 Osprey.

The An-178 has been produced in 1 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. Unit cost is $35M for the An-178 vs $72M for the V-22 Osprey. The V-22 Osprey first flew 26 years before the An-178 (1989 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or V-22 Osprey?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or V-22 Osprey?
The An-178 has a longer range at 3,680 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or V-22 Osprey?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the An-178's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or V-22 Osprey?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey 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 V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.