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An-28 Cash vs Y-12

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12
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Specifications
An-28 Cash Y-12
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Harbin
First flight 1 September 1969 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1986 1985
Number produced 191 units 71 units
Average unit price $390K $5 million
Wing area 39.7 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 17.2 m
Height 4.6 m 5.7 m
Length 13.0 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The An-28 Cash and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The Y-12 operates at altitudes up to 7,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash.

The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $5M for the Y-12. The An-28 Cash first flew 13 years before the Y-12 (1969 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The An-28 Cash is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The Y-12 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The Y-12 entered service first in 1985, 1 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.