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An-28 Cash vs PA-31 Navajo

An-28 Cash vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 355 vs 420 km/h, range 1,365 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 6,100 vs 2,948 kg, built 191 vs 3,942 units.

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
An-28 Cash PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 1 September 1969 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1986 1967
Number produced 191 units 3942 units
Average unit price $390K --
Wing area 39.7 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 12.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.0 m
Length 13.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW 2 x 231 kW
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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.