An-28 Cash vs 208 Caravan

The An-28 Cash and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash. The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The An-28 Cash first flew 13 years before the 208 Caravan (1969 vs 1982).

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
American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $2.1 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—‰
Wing area 26.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.9 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 344 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,980 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,073 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or 208 Caravan?
The An-28 Cash is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or 208 Caravan?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or 208 Caravan?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 2 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.