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C-160 Transall vs 210 Centurion

C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
C-160 Transall 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall Cessna
First flight 25 February 1963 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1967 1957
Number produced 214 units 9240 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 160.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 11.2 m
Height 11.7 m 3.0 m
Length 32.4 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 513 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,853 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 29,000 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,275 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The C-160 Transall and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Transall and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall vs 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion. The C-160 Transall has an operational range of 1,853 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The C-160 Transall operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 51,000 kg MTOW, the C-160 Transall is 28:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The C-160 Transall has been produced in 214 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion first flew 6 years before the C-160 Transall (1957 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or 210 Centurion?
The C-160 Transall is faster with a maximum speed of 513 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or 210 Centurion?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or 210 Centurion?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or 210 Centurion?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the C-160 Transall which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.