An-28 Cash vs L-410

Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
Picture of An-28 Cash
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 191 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Picture of L-410
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 39.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 22.0 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 355 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,365 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Antonov An-28 Cash
Wing area 35.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Let L-410

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov. Photo of L-410 by Mottld.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or L-410?
The L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or L-410?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or L-410?
The L-410 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or L-410?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or L-410?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or L-410?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 16 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.