Antonov An-28 Cash

Summary

Category Transport aircraft
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
First flight1 September 1969
Year of introduction1986
Number produced191 units

Description

The Antonov An-28 Cash is a military aircraft that was developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s. It was primarily designed to fulfill the role of a light transport and utility aircraft. The aircraft has a compact size and features twin turboprop engines, allowing for short takeoff and landing capabilities. The An-28 Cash has been used by various military forces around the world for a wide range of missions, including transportation of troops, cargo, and medical evacuation. The aircraft has proven to be reliable and versatile, and has seen deployment in both domestic and international operations.

Technical specifications

Version: An-28
Maximum speed 355 km/h (221 mph)
Wing area39.7 mΒ² (427.3 sqft)
Wingspan22 m (72.2 ft)
Height4.6 m (15.1 ft)
Length13.0 m (42.6 ft)
Service ceiling6000 m (19685 ft)
Empty weight3900 kg (8598 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight6100 kg (13448 lbs)
Climb rate12.0 m/s (39.4 ft/s)
Powerplant2 Γ— turboprops Glushenkov TVD-10 delivering 708 kW

Current operating countries

Country Units
Poland Poland 37
Venezuela Venezuela 11
United States United States 5
Nepal Nepal 3
Estonia Estonia 2
Georgia Georgia 2
Jordan Jordan 2
Ecuador Ecuador 1
Kenya Kenya 1
Tanzania Tanzania 1
Vietnam Vietnam 1

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

Djibouti β€’ Ecuador β€’ Estonia β€’ Georgia β€’ Jordan β€’ Kenya β€’ Nepal β€’ Peru β€’ Poland β€’ Tanzania β€’ United States β€’ Venezuela β€’ Vietnam

Photo of An-28 Cash

Photo of An-28 Cash Credits: Oleg V. Belyakov