An-28 Cash vs Do 228
Overview
The An-28 Cash and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dornier respectively.
Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash.
The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $8M for the Do 228. The An-28 Cash first flew 12 years before the Do 228 (1969 vs 1981).
| 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 | $390K |
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 289 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 4 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.