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An-2 Colt vs An-28 Cash

An-2 Colt vs An-28 Cash at a glance — top speed 258 vs 355 km/h, range 845 vs 1,365 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 6,100 kg, built 18,000 vs 191 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-2 Colt An-28 Cash
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1947 1986
Number produced 18000 units 191 units
Average unit price $100K $390K
Wing area 71.5 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 22.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.6 m
Length 12.4 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,365 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 3,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 708 kW
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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.