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Boeing 727 vs 210 Centurion

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
Boeing 727 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cessna
First flight 9 February 1963 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1964 1957
Number produced 1832 units 9240 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 157.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 11.2 m
Height 10.0 m 3.0 m
Length 46.7 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,192 kgf 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 727 and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively.

The Boeing 727 reaches 1,017 km/h — 2.7x the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The Boeing 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The Boeing 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the Boeing 727 is 52:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The Boeing 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion first flew 6 years before the Boeing 727 (1957 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or 210 Centurion?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 639 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or 210 Centurion?
The Boeing 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or 210 Centurion?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or 210 Centurion?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or 210 Centurion?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 7 years before the Boeing 727 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 1,832 units of the Boeing 727.