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An-28 Cash vs DHC-7 Dash 7

An-28 Cash vs DHC-7 Dash 7 at a glance — top speed 355 vs 451 km/h, range 1,365 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 6,100 vs 19,958 kg, built 191 vs 113 units.

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7
Specifications
An-28 Cash DHC-7 Dash 7
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland Canada
First flight 1 September 1969 27 March 1975
Year introduced 1986 1978
Number produced 191 units 113 units
Average unit price $390K $15 million
Wing area 39.7 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 28.0 m
Height 4.6 m 8.0 m
Length 13.0 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,401 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 19,958 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 12,542 kg
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW 4 x 835 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher service ceiling at 6,401 meters (21,000 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 entered service first in 1978, 8 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.