Antonov An-178

Antonov · Ukraine · first flew 2015 · transport aircraft

The Antonov An-178 is a Ukrainian twin-engine medium military transport aircraft designed to carry up to 18 tonnes of cargo. It combines modern turbofan engines with a new high-wing design suited to operations from austere airfields.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbofan, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	Rear ramp loading with upswept rear fuselage
T — Tail	T-tail

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Ukrainian twin-turbofan medium military transport with high wing and T-tail
Rear ramp loading with upswept rear fuselage
Resembles a scaled An-148 fuselage on a military transport wing

A high-wing twin-turbofan transport with a T-tail, rear loading ramp, and upswept tail boom; smaller than the An-70 but larger than the An-74, with underwing-mounted engines distinguishing it from the four-engine An-12.

Specifications

The Antonov An-178 has a length of 32.23 m (106 ft).
It has a wingspan of 30.57 m (100 ft).
Its maximum speed is 990 km/h (615 mph).
Typical crew: 3.

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History

Developed as a successor to the An-12 for military and commercial freight customers, the An-178 first flew in May 2015. It is offered with a rear loading ramp and can operate from unprepared surfaces, making it suitable for military logistics roles. Marketing has focused on export customers.

Variants

The An-178-100 is the baseline variant; the An-178-100R offers extended range.

Where you'll see it

Has attracted interest from several countries and had limited early orders; series production is planned but deliveries have been affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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