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AW.660 Argosy vs HS 748

AW.660 Argosy vs HS 748 at a glance — range 5,552 vs 1,715 km, max takeoff weight 47,627 vs 21,092 kg, built 56 vs 380 units.

AW.660 Argosy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 AW.660 Argosy
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
Specifications
AW.660 Argosy HS 748
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth Hawker Siddeley
First flight 4 March 1961 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1962 1961
Number produced 56 units 380 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 135.5 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 31.2 m
Height 8.9 m 7.3 m
Length 26.4 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 5,552 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,627 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 25,401 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,842 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW.660 Argosy or HS 748?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 0 km/h, a difference of 460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW.660 Argosy or HS 748?
The AW.660 Argosy has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW.660 Argosy or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW.660 Argosy or HS 748?
The AW.660 Argosy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,627 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the AW.660 Argosy or HS 748?
The AW.660 Argosy is longer at 26.4 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW.660 Argosy or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 1 years before the AW.660 Argosy which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW.660 Argosy or HS 748?
The HS 748 has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 56 units of the AW.660 Argosy.