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Airbus A330 vs CN-235

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
Airbus A330 CN-235
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus CASA
First flight 2 November 1992 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1994 1988
Number produced 1577 units 354 units
Average unit price $260 million $25 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 25.8 m
Height 17.4 m 8.2 m
Length 59.0 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 653 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the CN-235. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 15:1 the CN-235's 16,500 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $25M for the CN-235. The CN-235 first flew 9 years before the Airbus A330 (1983 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or CN-235?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 421 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or CN-235?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the CN-235's 4,355 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or CN-235?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or CN-235?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or CN-235?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or CN-235?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or CN-235?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 6 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or CN-235?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.