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Let L-410 vs M28 Skytruck

Let L-410 vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 365 vs 355 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 5,800 vs 7,500 kg, built 1,200 vs 176 units.

Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Specifications
Let L-410 M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let PZL Mielec
First flight 16 April 1969 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1970 1996
Number produced 1200 units 176 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 35.2 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 22.1 m
Height 5.8 m 4.9 m
Length 14.5 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 365 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 3,800 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Let L-410 or M28 Skytruck?
The Let L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the M28 Skytruck's 355 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Let L-410 or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a longer range at 1,592 km compared to the Let L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Let L-410 or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Let L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Let L-410 or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Let L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Let L-410 or M28 Skytruck?
The Let L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the M28 Skytruck's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Let L-410 or M28 Skytruck?
The Let L-410 entered service first in 1970, 26 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Let L-410 or M28 Skytruck?
The Let L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.