An-28 Cash vs Commander 500
| 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 |
| American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 23 April 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2902 units |
| Average unit price | $0.3 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 |
| 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,735 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,913 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,062 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,102 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 216 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov.
Photo of Commander 500 by Tomás Del Coro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 0 km/h, a difference of 355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 34 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.