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Airbus A319 CJ vs C-295 Persuader

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 25 August 1995 28 November 1997
Year introduced 1995 2001
Number produced 1499 units 209 units
Average unit price $80 million $78 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 25.8 m
Height 11.8 m 8.6 m
Length 33.8 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 2 x 986 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the C-295 Persuader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Airbus respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 5,750 km for the C-295 Persuader. The C-295 Persuader operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 209 for the C-295 Persuader. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $78M for the C-295 Persuader. The Airbus A319 CJ first flew 2 years before the C-295 Persuader (1995 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 294 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the C-295 Persuader's 5,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the C-295 Persuader at $78 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 6 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.