An-28 Cash vs Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
| 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 |
| American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 3 September 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 695 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 |
| 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 530 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,765 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,733 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 955 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov.
Photo of Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner by Adrian Pingstone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner 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 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner entered service first in 1984, 2 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in greater numbers with 695 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.