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Antonov An-148 ​

Antonov · A148

Regional jet built for harsh Russian conditions, designed to operate from unpaved airstrips in Siberia and the Far East.

A large twin-engine jet. Cruises at about 440 kts. Can slow to 90 kts on approach, much slower than jet traffic.

2x JetLargeRECAT DFL470 ceilingILS capable

Antonov An-148

Photo: Dmitry A. Mottl · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Performance ​

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling47,000 ft (FL470)
Max climb rate3,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope ​

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed90 kts
Landing speed111 kts
Cruise speed~440 kts TAS
Maximum speed~470 kts TAS

Runway requirements ​

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length10,937 ft / 1.80 nm / 3,334 m
Landing field length12,760 ft / 2.10 nm / 3,889 m

Equipment ​

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes

Where you'll see it ​

The Antonov An-148 is a narrowbody jet used on domestic and short-haul international routes. One of the most common types in busy approach and center airspaces worldwide.


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