An-28 Cash vs KC-46 Pegasus
The An-28 Cash and the KC-46 Pegasus are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively. The KC-46 Pegasus reaches 914 km/h — 2.6x the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 11,830 km for the KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46 Pegasus operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash. At 188,240 kg MTOW, the KC-46 Pegasus is 31:1 the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg. The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 108 for the KC-46 Pegasus. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $287M for the KC-46 Pegasus. The An-28 Cash first flew 45 years before the KC-46 Pegasus (1969 vs 2014).
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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 |
| American military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft, developed from a commercial jet airliner in the early 21st century, utilized for global air mobility and tanker operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 28 December 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 108 units |
| Average unit price | $287 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 48.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 914 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 188,240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 82,377 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 140 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is faster with a maximum speed of 914 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 559 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a longer range at 11,830 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,240 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or KC-46 Pegasus?
The An-28 Cash entered service first in 1986, 33 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or KC-46 Pegasus?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 108 units of the KC-46 Pegasus.