An-28 Cash vs Do 128
| Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 1 September 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 191 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 4 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 39.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 355 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,365 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,900 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,950 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,936 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,348 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 298 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov.
Photo of Do 128 by Mike Freer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or Do 128?
The An-28 Cash is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or Do 128?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or Do 128?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or Do 128?
The Do 128 is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or Do 128?
The An-28 Cash entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or Do 128?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.