An-28 Cash vs PA-31 Navajo
The An-28 Cash and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash. At 6,100 kg MTOW, the An-28 Cash is 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 5 years before the An-28 Cash (1964 vs 1969).
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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 | $0.4 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.