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An-28 Cash vs Do 228

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
An-28 Cash Do 228
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Dornier
First flight 1 September 1969 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1986 1982
Number produced 191 units 370 units
Average unit price $390K $8 million
Wing area 39.7 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 17.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.9 m
Length 13.0 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 396 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW 2 x 578 kW
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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).

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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.