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Arava vs 210 Centurion

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
Arava 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Cessna
First flight 27 November 1969 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1972 1957
Number produced 103 units 9240 units
Average unit price $1.9 million --
Wing area 43.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 11.2 m
Height 5.2 m 3.0 m
Length 12.7 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 7,620 m for the Arava. At 7,711 kg MTOW, the Arava is 4.3x the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion first flew 12 years before the Arava (1957 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or 210 Centurion?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or 210 Centurion?
The Arava is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Arava or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 15 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.