Aircraft Type
Antonov An-148 “Ukrainian Regional Jet”
The Antonov An-148 is a regional jet designed and manufactured in Ukraine, primarily used for short to medium-haul routes with a focus on regional passenger transportation and connecting smaller airports.
A Ukrainian-designed regional jet that represents an important milestone in post-Soviet aerospace manufacturing, offering a cost-effective solution for regional air travel in Eastern Europe and other emerging markets
The An-148 was developed as a joint project between Ukraine and Russia, symbolizing the aerospace collaboration between these countries before their political tensions, and it features advanced composite materials to reduce overall aircraft weight
Cabin Environment
How the Antonov An-148 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
29.2 m
Length
28.8 m
Wingspan
8.8 m
Height
Performance
4,400 km
Range
825 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Progress D-436-148 turbofan
Engines
Antonov Family
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How It Compares
vs. Embraer E170
✓Potentially lower cabin humidity which may improve passenger comfort
✗More established global market presence and reliability
vs. Bombardier CRJ-700
✓Potentially more modern regional jet design
✗Less proven manufacturing track record compared to Bombardier
vs. Sukhoi Superjet 100
✓Unique cabin pressure characteristics
✗Similar Russian regional jet design with more extensive development