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AW.660 Argosy vs 210 Centurion

AW.660 Argosy vs 210 Centurion at a glance — range 5,552 vs 1,667 km, max takeoff weight 47,627 vs 1,814 kg, built 56 vs 9,240 units.

AW.660 Argosy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 AW.660 Argosy
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Specifications
AW.660 Argosy 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth Cessna
First flight 4 March 1961 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1962 1957
Number produced 56 units 9240 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 135.5 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 11.2 m
Height 8.9 m 3.0 m
Length 26.4 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 5,552 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,627 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 25,401 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,842 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW.660 Argosy or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 0 km/h, a difference of 378 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW.660 Argosy or 210 Centurion?
The AW.660 Argosy has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW.660 Argosy or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW.660 Argosy or 210 Centurion?
The AW.660 Argosy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,627 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the AW.660 Argosy or 210 Centurion?
The AW.660 Argosy is longer at 26.4 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW.660 Argosy or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 5 years before the AW.660 Argosy which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW.660 Argosy or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 56 units of the AW.660 Argosy.