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CN-235 vs M28 Skytruck

CN-235 vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 450 vs 355 km/h, range 4,355 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 7,500 kg, built 354 vs 176 units.

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
CN-235 M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA PZL Mielec
First flight 11 November 1983 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1988 1996
Number produced 354 units 176 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 59.1 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 22.1 m
Height 8.2 m 4.9 m
Length 21.4 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or M28 Skytruck?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the M28 Skytruck's 355 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or M28 Skytruck?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the M28 Skytruck's 1,592 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or M28 Skytruck?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or M28 Skytruck?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or M28 Skytruck?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the M28 Skytruck's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or M28 Skytruck?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 8 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or M28 Skytruck?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.