Antonov An-148
The Antonov An-148 is a twin-engine regional jet developed as a modern successor to older Soviet-era short-haul aircraft, seating up to around 80 passengers. Its high-mounted engines and wing keep the intakes well clear of debris on the rough regional airstrips common across Russia and Ukraine. Production was split between plants in both countries, and the political rupture between them after 2014 disrupted the supply chain and effectively ended new deliveries. A stretched, Chinese-license-built derivative continued for a time as the An-158. Relatively few remain in active regional airline service today compared with Western regional jets.
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The An-148's high-mounted engines and wing keep intakes clear of debris on the rough regional airstrips it was built for.
Specifications
| Length | 29.1 m (96 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.9 m (95 ft) |
| Height | 8.2 m (27 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 80 |
| Persons on board | 80 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 39.5 t |
| Range | 1,420 NM (2,630 km) |
| Maximum speed | 462 kt (856 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 39,370 ft (12,000 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Take-off distance | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) |
| Landing distance | 2,100 m (6,890 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 12,100 l |
| Engines | 2x Progress D-436-148 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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