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C-23 Sherpa vs M28 Skytruck

C-23 Sherpa vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 467 vs 355 km/h, range 2,195 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 7,500 kg, built 60 vs 176 units.

Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 Sherpa
PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Specifications
C-23 Sherpa M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers PZL Mielec
First flight 6 August 1984 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1984 1996
Number produced 60 units 176 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 42.1 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 22.1 m
Height 5.0 m 4.9 m
Length 17.7 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 2,195 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 8,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 893 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or M28 Skytruck?
The C-23 Sherpa is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the M28 Skytruck's 355 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or M28 Skytruck?
The C-23 Sherpa has a longer range at 2,195 km compared to the M28 Skytruck's 1,592 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or M28 Skytruck?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher service ceiling at 8,500 meters (27,887 ft) compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or M28 Skytruck?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or M28 Skytruck?
The C-23 Sherpa is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the M28 Skytruck's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or M28 Skytruck?
The C-23 Sherpa entered service first in 1984, 12 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has been produced in greater numbers with 176 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.