An-28 Cash vs Commander 500

Overview

The An-28 Cash and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Aero respectively.

Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The An-28 Cash operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500.

The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 21 years before the An-28 Cash (1948 vs 1969).

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 light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century.
Aero Commander 500 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 2902 units
Average unit price $260K
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 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 11.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 346 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,735 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,913 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,102 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 108 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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 346 km/h, a difference of 9 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.