Antonov An-178
The Antonov An-178 is a modern jet cargo aircraft derived from the An-148 family, but it has a redesigned rear fuselage with a loading ramp for vehicles and pallets. Its high-mounted wings and engines keep the intakes clear of debris, supporting operations from rough or damaged runways. Antonov designed it as a successor to ageing An-12 transports, but only a handful have been completed. One aircraft made headlines in 2021 by appearing at the Dubai Airshow in a new Ukrainian livery.
Did you know?
The An-178 adds a rear loading ramp to the An-148 airframe, with high-mounted engines that stay clear of debris on rough runways.
Specifications
| Length | 33 m (108 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.9 m (95 ft) |
| Height | 9.8 m (32 ft) |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 52.4 t |
| Range | 1,700 NM (3,148 km) |
| Maximum speed | 450 kt (833 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 40,000 ft (12,192 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 14,650 l |
| Engines | 2x Ivchenko-Progress D-436-148FM |
| Units built | 4 |
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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