An-28 Cash vs DHC-7 Dash 7

Overview

The An-28 Cash and the DHC-7 Dash 7 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 451 km/h for the DHC-7 Dash 7. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 1,280 km for the DHC-7 Dash 7. The DHC-7 Dash 7 operates at altitudes up to 6,401 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash. At 19,958 kg MTOW, the DHC-7 Dash 7 is 3.3x the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.

The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 113 for the DHC-7 Dash 7. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $15M for the DHC-7 Dash 7. The An-28 Cash first flew 6 years before the DHC-7 Dash 7 (1969 vs 1975).

An-28 Cash

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 $390K
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DHC-7 Dash 7

Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains.
De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 27 March 1975
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 113 units
Average unit price $15 million
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An-28 Cash

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 ◉

DHC-7 Dash 7

Wing area 80.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m ◉
Height 8.0 m ◉
Length 23.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 451 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,280 km ◉
Service ceiling 6,401 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 19,958 kg ◉
Empty weight 12,542 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 209 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher service ceiling at 6,401 meters (21,000 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 entered service first in 1978, 8 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.

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