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Airbus A319 CJ vs M28 Skytruck

Airbus A319 CJ vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 870 vs 355 km/h, range 11,650 vs 1,592 km, built 1,499 vs 176 units.

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus PZL Mielec
First flight 25 August 1995 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1995 1996
Number produced 1499 units 176 units
Average unit price $80 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 22.1 m
Height 11.8 m 4.9 m
Length 33.8 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the M28 Skytruck's 355 km/h, a difference of 515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the M28 Skytruck's 1,592 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the M28 Skytruck's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 1 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.