An-28 Cash vs PC-6 Porter

Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
Picture of An-28 Cash
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 1 September 1969
Year of introduction 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 4 May 1959
Year of introduction 1960
Number produced 604 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Wing area 39.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 22.0 m β—‰
Height 4.6 m β—‰
Length 13.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 355 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW β—‰
Wing area 30.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.9 m β—‰
Height 3.2 m β—‰
Length 10.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 244 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 10,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,260 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW β—‰
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Performance Radar Chart

Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov.