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An-28 Cash vs F406 Caravan II

An-28 Cash vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 355 vs 423 km/h, range 1,365 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 6,100 vs 4,246 kg, built 191 vs 99 units.

Antonov An-28 Cash military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-28 Cash
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Specifications
An-28 Cash F406 Caravan II
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Reims-Cessna
First flight 1 September 1969 22 September 1983
Year introduced 1986 1985
Number produced 191 units 99 units
Average unit price $390K $3 million
Wing area 39.7 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 15.1 m
Height 4.6 m 4.0 m
Length 13.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 423 km/h
Operational range 1,365 km 2,135 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 4,246 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg 2,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW 2 x 373 kW
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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.