An-28 Cash vs Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

Overview

The An-28 Cash and the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 355 km/h for the An-28 Cash vs 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The An-28 Cash has an operational range of 1,365 km vs 2,778 km for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,000 m for the An-28 Cash.

The An-28 Cash has been produced in 191 units vs 695 for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. Unit cost is $0.39M for the An-28 Cash vs $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The An-28 Cash first flew 13 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1969 vs 1982).

An-28 Cash

Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-28 Cash Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 191 units
Average unit price $390K
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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
Beechcraft Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner Transport profile drawing
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
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An-28 Cash

Wing area 39.7 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m ◉
Height 4.6 m ◉
Length 13.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 355 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,365 km ◉
Service ceiling 6,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg ◉
Empty weight 3,900 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 354 kW ◉

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 17.6 m ◉
Height 4.7 m ◉
Length 17.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 530 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,778 km ◉
Service ceiling 7,620 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,733 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW ◉

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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 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 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.

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