An-28 Cash vs Do 228

An-28 Cash

Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.

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-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s.

Origin country	🇩🇪 Germany
Category	Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Dornier
First flight	28 March 1981
Year introduced	1982
Number produced	370 units
Average unit price	$8 million

Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov. Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.

Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?

The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.

Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?

The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.

Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?

The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).

Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?

The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,100 kg.

Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?

The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.

Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?

The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.

Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?

The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 4 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or Do 228?

The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 191 units of the An-28 Cash.