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 | πΊπ¦ 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 | π¨π 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 |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov.