An-2 Colt vs An-28 Cash

The An-2 Colt and the An-28 Cash are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,365 km for the An-28 Cash. The An-28 Cash operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 191 for the An-28 Cash. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $0.39M for the An-28 Cash. The An-2 Colt first flew 22 years before the An-28 Cash (1947 vs 1969).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-28 Cash Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 191 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
Wing area 71.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰
Wing area 39.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 22.0 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 355 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,365 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or An-28 Cash?
The An-28 Cash is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or An-28 Cash?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or An-28 Cash?
The An-28 Cash has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or An-28 Cash?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or An-28 Cash?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or An-28 Cash?
The An-28 Cash is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or An-28 Cash?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 39 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or An-28 Cash?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.