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C-141 Starlifter vs 210 Centurion

C-141 Starlifter vs 210 Centurion at a glance — top speed 805 vs 378 km/h, range 4,723 vs 1,667 km, max takeoff weight 146,556 vs 1,814 kg, built 285 vs 9,240 units.

Lockheed C-141 Starlifter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-141 Starlifter
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Specifications
C-141 Starlifter 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Cessna
First flight 17 December 1963 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1965 1957
Number produced 285 units 9240 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 300.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 49.0 m 11.2 m
Height 12.0 m 3.0 m
Length 51.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 805 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 4,723 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 146,556 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 65,540 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,185 kgf 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-141 Starlifter or 210 Centurion?
The C-141 Starlifter is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 427 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-141 Starlifter or 210 Centurion?
The C-141 Starlifter has a longer range at 4,723 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-141 Starlifter or 210 Centurion?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-141 Starlifter or 210 Centurion?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,556 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the C-141 Starlifter or 210 Centurion?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-141 Starlifter or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 8 years before the C-141 Starlifter which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-141 Starlifter or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.