Arava vs CN-235
Arava vs CN-235 at a glance — top speed 326 vs 450 km/h, range 1,056 vs 4,355 km, max takeoff weight 7,711 vs 16,500 kg, built 103 vs 354 units.
Specifications
|
Arava |
CN-235 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
CASA |
| First flight |
27 November 1969 |
11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced |
1972 |
1988 |
| Number produced |
103 units |
354 units |
| Average unit price |
$1.9 million |
$25 million |
| Wing area |
43.7 m² |
59.1 m² |
| Wingspan |
21.0 m |
25.8 m |
| Height |
5.2 m |
8.2 m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
21.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
326 km/h |
450 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,056 km |
4,355 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
9,144 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
7,711 kg |
16,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,050 kg |
8,800 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 559 kW
|
2 x 1,305 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Arava or CN-235?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Arava's 7,711 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or CN-235?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Arava's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Arava at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or CN-235?
The Arava entered service first in 1972, 16 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.
