An-28 Cash vs Arava

Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
Picture of An-28 Cash
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 191 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.
Picture of Arava
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 27 November 1969
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 103 units
Average unit price $1.9 million
Wing area 39.7 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 13.0 m
Maximum speed 355 km/h
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg
Empty weight 3,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 708 kW
Wing area 43.7 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m
Height 5.2 m
Length 12.7 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW

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Photo of An-28 Cash by Oleg V. Belyakov. Photo of Arava by Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti.