An-28 Cash vs C-32

Overview

The An-28 Cash and the C-32 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.

The C-32 reaches 853 km/h β€” 2.4x the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 10,200 km for the C-32. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 19:1 the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.

The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 6 for the C-32. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $90M for the C-32. The An-28 Cash first flew 29 years before the C-32 (1969 vs 1998).

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 191 units
Average unit price $390K
American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
Boeing C-32 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 6 units
Average unit price $90 million
Wing area 39.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 22.0 m β—‰
Height 4.6 m β—‰
Length 13.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 355 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,365 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 354 kW β—‰
Wing area 181.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 38.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 47.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 853 km/h β—‰
Operational range 10,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg β—‰
Empty weight 58,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,458 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or C-32?
The C-32 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 498 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or C-32?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or C-32?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or C-32?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or C-32?
The An-28 Cash entered service first in 1986, 12 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or C-32?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.