An-28 Cash vs Y-12
| 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 |
| Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 71 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 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 Y-12?
The An-28 Cash is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The An-28 Cash has a longer range at 1,365 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the An-28 Cash's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The An-28 Cash has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the An-28 Cash's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The Y-12 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the An-28 Cash at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the An-28 Cash or Y-12?
The Y-12 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 Y-12?
The An-28 Cash has been produced in greater numbers with 191 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.