A330 MRTT vs An-28 Cash
The A330 MRTT and the An-28 Cash are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively. The A330 MRTT reaches 880 km/h — 2.5x the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 1,365 km for the An-28 Cash. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the A330 MRTT is 38:1 the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg. The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 191 for the An-28 Cash. Unit cost is $275M for the A330 MRTT vs $0.39M for the An-28 Cash. The An-28 Cash first flew 47 years before the A330 MRTT (1969 vs 2016).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 30 September 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $275 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 1 September 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 191 units |
| Average unit price | $390K |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 880 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 14,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 233,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 125,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 160 kN ◉ |
| Wing area | 39.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 355 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,365 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 354 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 MRTT or An-28 Cash?
The A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 525 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or An-28 Cash?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 MRTT or An-28 Cash?
The A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 MRTT or An-28 Cash?
The A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 MRTT or An-28 Cash?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 MRTT or An-28 Cash?
The A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or An-28 Cash?
The An-28 Cash entered service first in 1986, 25 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 MRTT or An-28 Cash?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 66 units of the A330 MRTT.