Basic Information

Name

An-140 Ukrainian Transport/Passenger Aircraft

Designation

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Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Twin-Engine Utility Aircraft

Manufacturer

Antonov; Aviakor; Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA)

Date of Introduction

1997

Description

The AN-140 is an airplane intended for passenger and mixed cargo-passenger transportations. In the passenger version, the AN-140 carries 52 passengers over a distance of 2100 km with a cruising speed of 520-575 km/h. The AN-140 can be based on poorly-equipped runways in a wide range of aerodrome elevations and climatic conditions; it can be based autonomously, off base aerodrome. The AN-140 has a high level of efficiency in service. It can be equipped with different types of engines and avionics.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Engine Turboprop (5000 hp)

Cruise Speed 540.0 km/h

Variants

An-140T (Tactical airlifter) the An-140T is a light military transport aircraft developed on the basis of the An-140-100 turboprop airliner. The An-140T features a rear ramp for loading/unloading of cargo and personnel. The An-140S is the same military transport aircraft equipped with a larger loading/unloading hatch. In 2013 Aviakor announced the first deliveries of the An-140T/S aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense were scheduled for 2017 as the replacement for the current fleet of 300 An-24 and An-26 airplanes operated by the Russian Air Force. However, in 2014, Russian deputy prime minister for military-industrial complex, Dmitry Rogozin, announced that Russia was abandoning the An-140T/S project due to worsening relations with Ukraine and would pursue development of the Ilyushin Il-112.

An-140 VIP Regional aircraft An-140 in VIP configuration is designed to carry up to 30 passengers in comfort. The passenger compartment of the aircraft can be divided into two or three zones—the exclusive lounge, equipped with four comfortable seats with audio and video, business class, and economy class cabin, in which it has 24 standard seats with a standard aisle.

An-140-100 This variant has a wingspan that is 3 ft 3 in (1.0 m) longer than the basic model, with a higher maximum takeoff weight and 190 mi (300 km) longer range.

An-140A This is a potential variant for Russian airline Aeroflot with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127A engines.

An-140S The An-140S is a variant of the An-140-100 with a large loading/unloading hatch.

An-142 Plans call for this cargo variant to be equipped with a rear-loading cargo ramp.

HESA IrAn-140 The IrAn-140 is a license-built version of the An-140, assembled by HESA in Shahin Shahr, Iran, from complete knock-down kits supplied by Antonov. As of 2008, 13 aircraft per year were planned to be constructed. There were plans to produce maritime patrol (IrAn-140MP) and freighter (IrAn-140T) versions. 100 aircraft in total were planned to be built; 20 of them were to be acquired by the Iranian government for border patrol and surveillance. On 9 November 2010, during his opening speech of the Kish air show, the Iranian transport minister announced that 14 IrAn-140 aircraft had so far been completed; the first six entered commercial service on 19 February 2011. But after the Sepahan Airlines Flight 5915 crash, An-140 operations were banned by the CAO of Iran, with all remaining Iranian-registered examples grounded. On 23 August 2014 Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan, Iran's Minister of Defence, announced full compliance of IrAn-140 airplanes with ICAO requirements and that the aircraft is certified by Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation.

System

Alternate Designation(s) An-140

Type Transport/Passenger Aircraft

Manufacturer Antonov; Aviakor; Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA)

Crew 2 ea

Passengers 52 ea

Number of Engines 2 ea

Number of Hard Points INA

Luggage and Cargo Compartments Luggage and cargo compartments, with a total volume of 9.1 cu m, are located under the floor of the passenger area and in the rear of the aircraft. About 1,840 kg of cargo can be accommodated in these areas.

Maximum Payload Capacity 6,000 kg

Climate Capabilities The aircraft is designed to be operated in a range of climates under all weather conditions. It is certified to operate from airfields at altitudes of up to 2,500 m above sea level.

Note The An-140 can also carry palletized cargo in the front part of the passenger compartment, which requires the removal of the front seat rows. The aircraft has a starboard cargo door for such missions. The passenger compartment floor is reinforced and the aircraft is equipped with the appropriate removable equipment for cargo transport.

Dimensions

Length 22.61 m

Height 8.23 m

Width (Wing Span) 24.51 m

Wing Area 51 sq m

Maximum Takeoff Weight 19,150 kg

Maximum Payload Capacity 6,000 kg

Luggage and Cargo Compartments Luggage and cargo compartments, with a total volume of 9.1 cu m, are located under the floor of the passenger area and in the rear of the aircraft. About 1,840 kg of cargo can be accommodated in these areas.

Automotive

Engine Name 2 x TV3-117VMA-SBM1

Engine Type Turboprop

Engine Power 5,000 hp total; 2,500 hp (1, 838 kW) each

Fuel Capacity 4,640 kg

Cruise Speed 540 km/h

Range with Maximum Payload 1,380 km

Range with 52 Passengers 2,420 km

Range with Maximum Fuel Reserve and 43 passengers 3,050 km

Ceiling 7,200 m

Main Weapon System

Note There are no weapons mounted on the An-140 Ukrainian Transport/Passenger Aircraft.

Protection

Stealth Properties None

Heat Signature Reduction None

Add on Armor INA

EW Counter Measures INA

Chaffs/Flares INA

Image Sources

Notes https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Antonov_An-140_2.jpg; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Antonov_An-140-100_at_the_MAKS-2011_%2803%29.jpg; https://www.ebay.com/itm/390415005282; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-140;