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An-28 Cash vs Arava

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
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Specifications
An-28 Cash Arava
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov IAI
First flight 1 September 1969 27 November 1969
Year introduced 1986 1972
Number produced 191 units 103 units
Average unit price $390K $1.9 million
Wing area 39.7 m² 43.7 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 21.0 m
Height 4.6 m 5.2 m
Length 13.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 326 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 1,056 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 7,711 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 4,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 354 kW 2 x 280 kW
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Overview

The An-28 Cash and the Arava are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and IAI respectively.

Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 326 km/h for the Arava. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 1,056 km for the Arava. The Arava operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash.

The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 103 for the Arava. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $1.85M for the Arava.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or Arava?
The An-28 Cash is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or Arava?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or Arava?
The Arava has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or Arava?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or Arava?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Arava's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or Arava?
The Arava is more expensive at approximately $1.9 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or Arava?
The Arava entered service first in 1972, 14 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or Arava?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.