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Blackburn Beverley vs C-160 Transall

Blackburn Beverley vs C-160 Transall at a glance — top speed 383 vs 513 km/h, range 6,373 vs 1,853 km, max takeoff weight 61,235 vs 51,000 kg, built 49 vs 214 units.

Blackburn Beverley military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Blackburn Beverley
C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Specifications
Blackburn Beverley C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Transall
First flight 20 June 1950 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1956 1967
Number produced 49 units 214 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 270.9 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 49.4 m 40.0 m
Height 11.8 m 11.7 m
Length 30.3 m 32.4 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 513 km/h
Operational range 6,373 km 1,853 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,235 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 35,938 kg 29,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,125 kW 2 x 4,549 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Blackburn Beverley or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is faster with a maximum speed of 513 km/h compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 383 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Blackburn Beverley or C-160 Transall?
The Blackburn Beverley has a longer range at 6,373 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the Blackburn Beverley or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Blackburn Beverley or C-160 Transall?
The Blackburn Beverley has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,235 kg compared to the C-160 Transall's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Blackburn Beverley or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 30.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Blackburn Beverley or C-160 Transall?
The Blackburn Beverley entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the C-160 Transall which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Blackburn Beverley or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has been produced in greater numbers with 214 units compared to 49 units of the Blackburn Beverley.