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AW.660 Argosy vs Kawasaki C-1

AW.660 Argosy vs Kawasaki C-1 at a glance — range 5,552 vs 3,353 km, max takeoff weight 47,627 vs 45,000 kg, built 56 vs 31 units.

AW.660 Argosy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 AW.660 Argosy
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
Specifications
AW.660 Argosy Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth Kawasaki
First flight 4 March 1961 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1962 1974
Number produced 56 units 31 units
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area 135.5 m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 30.3 m
Height 8.9 m 10.0 m
Length 26.4 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 5,552 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,627 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 25,401 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,842 kW 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW.660 Argosy or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 0 km/h, a difference of 806 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW.660 Argosy or Kawasaki C-1?
The AW.660 Argosy has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW.660 Argosy or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW.660 Argosy or Kawasaki C-1?
The AW.660 Argosy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,627 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW.660 Argosy or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is longer at 29.0 meters compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 26.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW.660 Argosy or Kawasaki C-1?
The AW.660 Argosy entered service first in 1962, 12 years before the Kawasaki C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW.660 Argosy or Kawasaki C-1?
The AW.660 Argosy has been produced in greater numbers with 56 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.