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Airbus A319 CJ vs CN-235

Airbus A319 CJ vs CN-235 at a glance — top speed 870 vs 450 km/h, range 11,650 vs 4,355 km, built 1,499 vs 354 units.

Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ CN-235
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus CASA
First flight 25 August 1995 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1995 1988
Number produced 1499 units 354 units
Average unit price $80 million $25 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 25.8 m
Height 11.8 m 8.2 m
Length 33.8 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 1,305 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or CN-235?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or CN-235?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the CN-235's 4,355 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or CN-235?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or CN-235?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or CN-235?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 7 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or CN-235?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.