C-23 Sherpa vs CN-235
C-23 Sherpa vs CN-235 at a glance — top speed 467 vs 450 km/h, range 2,195 vs 4,355 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 16,500 kg, built 60 vs 354 units.
Specifications
|
C-23 Sherpa |
CN-235 |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Short Brothers |
CASA |
| First flight |
6 August 1984 |
11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced |
1984 |
1988 |
| Number produced |
60 units |
354 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$25 million |
| Wing area |
42.1 m² |
59.1 m² |
| Wingspan |
22.8 m |
25.8 m |
| Height |
5.0 m |
8.2 m |
| Length |
17.7 m |
21.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
467 km/h |
450 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,195 km |
4,355 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,500 m |
9,144 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
10,387 kg |
16,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,680 kg |
8,800 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 893 kW
|
2 x 1,305 kW
|
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Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or CN-235?
The C-23 Sherpa is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 2,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 8,500 meters (27,887 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or CN-235?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or CN-235?
The C-23 Sherpa entered service first in 1984, 4 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.
