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An-28 Cash vs Commander 500

An-28 Cash vs Commander 500 at a glance — top speed 355 vs 346 km/h, range 1,365 vs 1,735 km, max takeoff weight 6,100 vs 3,062 kg, built 191 vs 2,902 units.

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Specifications
An-28 Cash Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aero Commander
First flight 1 September 1969 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1986 1952
Number produced 191 units 2902 units
Average unit price $390K $260K
Wing area 39.7 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 15.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.4 m
Length 13.0 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW 2 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The An-28 Cash is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 34 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.