An-28 Cash vs F406 Caravan II
| 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 |
| French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Reims-Cessna |
| First flight | 22 September 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 99 units |
| Average unit price | $3 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 423 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,135 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,246 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,283 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 373 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-28 Cash or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is faster with a maximum speed of 423 km/h compared to the An-28 Cash's 355 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the An-28 Cash's 1,365 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or F406 Caravan II?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or F406 Caravan II?
The An-28 Cash is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II entered service first in 1985, 1 years before the An-28 Cash which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-28 Cash or F406 Caravan II?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.