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Arava vs C-212 Aviocar

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
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Specifications
Arava C-212 Aviocar
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI CASA
First flight 27 November 1969 26 March 1971
Year introduced 1972 1974
Number produced 103 units 483 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $7 million
Wing area 43.7 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 20.3 m
Height 5.2 m 6.3 m
Length 12.7 m 16.2 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 835 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 7,700 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 3,780 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 336 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the C-212 Aviocar are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 835 km for the C-212 Aviocar. The C-212 Aviocar operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 7,620 m for the Arava.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 483 for the C-212 Aviocar. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $7M for the C-212 Aviocar. The Arava first flew 2 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1969 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or C-212 Aviocar?
The Arava has a longer range at 1,056 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or C-212 Aviocar?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the Arava's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Arava at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or C-212 Aviocar?
The Arava entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.