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AW.660 Argosy vs Blackburn Beverley

AW.660 Argosy vs Blackburn Beverley at a glance — range 5,552 vs 6,373 km, max takeoff weight 47,627 vs 61,235 kg, built 56 vs 49 units.

AW.660 Argosy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 AW.660 Argosy
Specifications
AW.660 Argosy Blackburn Beverley
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth Blackburn
First flight 4 March 1961 20 June 1950
Year introduced 1962 1956
Number produced 56 units 49 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 135.5 m² 270.9 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 49.4 m
Height 8.9 m 11.8 m
Length 26.4 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 383 km/h
Operational range 5,552 km 6,373 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,627 kg 61,235 kg
Empty weight 25,401 kg 35,938 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,842 kW 4 x 2,125 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW.660 Argosy or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley is faster with a maximum speed of 383 km/h compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 0 km/h, a difference of 383 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW.660 Argosy or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley has a longer range at 6,373 km compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 5,552 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW.660 Argosy or Blackburn Beverley?
The AW.660 Argosy has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW.660 Argosy or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,235 kg compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 47,627 kg.
Which is larger, the AW.660 Argosy or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 26.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW.660 Argosy or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley entered service first in 1956, 6 years before the AW.660 Argosy which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW.660 Argosy or Blackburn Beverley?
The AW.660 Argosy has been produced in greater numbers with 56 units compared to 49 units of the Blackburn Beverley.