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M28 Skytruck vs Short Skyvan

M28 Skytruck vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 355 vs 325 km/h, range 1,592 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,670 kg, built 176 vs 149 units.

PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
Specifications
M28 Skytruck Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Short Brothers
First flight 24 July 1993 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1996 1963
Number produced 176 units 149 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 39.7 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 19.8 m
Height 4.9 m 4.6 m
Length 13.1 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,592 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,354 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 820 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M28 Skytruck or Short Skyvan?
The M28 Skytruck is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M28 Skytruck or Short Skyvan?
The M28 Skytruck has a longer range at 1,592 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the M28 Skytruck or Short Skyvan?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the M28 Skytruck or Short Skyvan?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the M28 Skytruck or Short Skyvan?
The M28 Skytruck is longer at 13.1 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the M28 Skytruck or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 33 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M28 Skytruck or Short Skyvan?
The M28 Skytruck has been produced in greater numbers with 176 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.