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An-28 Cash vs PC-12 Eagle

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
An-28 Cash PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Pilatus
First flight 1 September 1969 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1986 1994
Number produced 191 units 2000 units
Average unit price $390K $6 million
Wing area 39.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 16.3 m
Height 4.6 m -- m
Length 13.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 354 kW 0
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Overview

The An-28 Cash and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash.

The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The An-28 Cash first flew 22 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1969 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 173 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-28 Cash entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.