An-28 Cash vs PC-6 Porter
| Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era. | |
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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 |
| Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 4 May 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 604 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 30.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 244 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 730 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,260 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or PC-6 Porter?
The An-28 Cash is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or PC-6 Porter?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or PC-6 Porter?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or PC-6 Porter?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or PC-6 Porter?
The An-28 Cash is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 26 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.