An-28 Cash vs PC-6 Porter
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 |
Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. | |
Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Pilatus |
First flight | 4 May 1959 |
Year introduced | 1960 |
Number produced | 604 units |
Average unit price | $0.1 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—‰ |
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—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov.