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C-23 Sherpa vs C-212 Aviocar

C-23 Sherpa vs C-212 Aviocar at a glance — top speed 467 vs 370 km/h, range 2,195 vs 835 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 7,700 kg, built 60 vs 483 units.

Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 Sherpa
CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Specifications
C-23 Sherpa C-212 Aviocar
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers CASA
First flight 6 August 1984 26 March 1971
Year introduced 1984 1974
Number produced 60 units 483 units
Average unit price -- $7 million
Wing area 42.1 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 20.3 m
Height 5.0 m 6.3 m
Length 17.7 m 16.2 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 2,195 km 835 km
Service ceiling 8,500 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 7,700 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 3,780 kg
Total thrust 2 x 893 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-23 Sherpa is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-23 Sherpa has a longer range at 2,195 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher service ceiling at 8,500 meters (27,887 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-23 Sherpa is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 10 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.