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An-28 Cash vs 421 Golden Eagle

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
An-28 Cash 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 1 September 1969 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1986 1968
Number produced 191 units 1916 units
Average unit price $390K $500K
Wing area 39.7 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 12.5 m
Height 4.6 m 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 354 kW 2 x 140 kW
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Overview

The An-28 Cash and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash.

The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 4 years before the An-28 Cash (1965 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 18 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.