An-28 Cash vs 208 Caravan
Overview
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).
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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 | $390K |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 355 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,365 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 354 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
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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.