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C-123 Provider vs 210 Centurion

C-123 Provider vs 210 Centurion at a glance — top speed 367 vs 378 km/h, range 5,279 vs 1,667 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 1,814 kg, built 307 vs 9,240 units.

Fairchild C-123 Provider military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-123 Provider
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Specifications
C-123 Provider 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Cessna
First flight 14 October 1949 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1956 1957
Number produced 307 units 9240 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 113.6 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 33.5 m 11.2 m
Height 10.4 m 3.0 m
Length 23.2 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 367 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 5,279 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling -- m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 16,042 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-123 Provider or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the C-123 Provider's 367 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-123 Provider or 210 Centurion?
The C-123 Provider has a longer range at 5,279 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-123 Provider or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the C-123 Provider's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-123 Provider or 210 Centurion?
The C-123 Provider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the C-123 Provider or 210 Centurion?
The C-123 Provider is longer at 23.2 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-123 Provider or 210 Centurion?
The C-123 Provider entered service first in 1956, 1 years before the 210 Centurion which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-123 Provider or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 307 units of the C-123 Provider.