C-141 Starlifter vs 210 Centurion
Overview
The C-141 Starlifter and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Cessna respectively.
The C-141 Starlifter reaches 805 km/h — 2.1x the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The C-141 Starlifter has an operational range of 4,723 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The C-141 Starlifter operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 146,556 kg MTOW, the C-141 Starlifter is 81:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
The C-141 Starlifter has been produced in 285 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion.
| American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 17 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| American single-engine six-seat light aircraft, produced from 1957 to 1986, used by several air forces for liaison and light transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 9240 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 49.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 51.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,723 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,556 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 65,540 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,296 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 378 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,667 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,230 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,814 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,045 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.