History: Antonov An-140
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| Role | Airliner | ||
| First flight | 17 September 1997 | ||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Primary users | Ukraine, Iran, Russia | ||
| Produced | 1997-present | ||
| Number built | 28 | ||
| Unit cost | US$9 million | ||
| Variants | HESA IrAn-140 | ||
The Antonov An-140 is a turboprop regional airliner developed by Antonov Design Bureau to replace the Antonov An-24. It can carry 52 passengers in standard configuration.
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Development
The development of the Antonov An-140 was announced as early as 1993 but the first flight of a prototype took place on 17 September 1997. The Antonov An-140 is assembled in Kharkiv, (Ukraine) and also in Russia and Iran by HESA (under license agreements)
Versions
The Antonov An-140 can be delivered with multiple cabin configurations depending on the purpose of the aircraft: civilian use, military transport aircraft, maritime patrol, aerial photography, geological exploration, air ambulance, freighter.
There is also a special VIP version of the Antonov An-140 which can accommodate 30 passengers in comfortable chairs. Also the cabin of this version of the An-140 can be divided into multiple zones: lounge, business class, economy.
Operators
As of April 2011, a total of 28 Antonov An-140 aircraft are in active service, with an additional 31 firm orders.
Technical data
Powerplants
- 2 * 1838kW (2466shp) Motor-Sich AI-30 Series 1 turboprops (licence built Klimov TV3-117s) driving six blade propellers
- 2 * 1864kW (2500shp) Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127A turboprops.
Performance
An-140 with AI-30s
- Max cruising speed : 575km/h (310kt)
- Economical cruising speed : 520km/h (280kt)
- Range with 52 passengers : 2100km (1133nm)
- Range with a 6000kg (13,227lb) payload at 520km/h (280kt) : 900km (486nm).
An-140 with PW127s
- Range with 52 passengers : 2500km (1349nm).
- Ferry range : 3,680 km (1,990 nm, 2,290 mi)
- Rate of climb : 6.83 m/s (1,345 ft/min)
- Service ceiling : 7600 m (25,000 ft)
Weights
- An-140 - Max takeoff 19,150kg (42,218lb).
- An-140-100 - Empty 12,810kg (28,240lb), max takeoff 21,500kg (47,400lb).
Dimensions
- An-140 - Wing span : 24.51m (80ft 5in), length 22.61m (74ft 2in), height 8.23m (26ft 11in).
- An-140-100 - Wing span 25.51m (83ft 8in).
Capacity
- Flightcrew : 2.
- Passengers : 52 (or less depending on cabin configuration)
Accidents
Further reading
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