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An-28 Cash vs PC-6 Porter

An-28 Cash vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 355 vs 244 km/h, range 1,365 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 6,100 vs 2,800 kg, built 191 vs 604 units.

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Specifications
An-28 Cash PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Pilatus
First flight 1 September 1969 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1986 1960
Number produced 191 units 604 units
Average unit price $390K $60K
Wing area 39.7 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 15.9 m
Height 4.6 m 3.2 m
Length 13.0 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 730 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW 1 x 410 kW
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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.