An-28 Cash vs C-212 Aviocar
| Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era. | |
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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 | $0.4 million |
| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or C-212 Aviocar?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 12 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.