C-160 Transall vs CN-235

German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
Picture of C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall
First flight 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 214 units
Average unit price $12 million
Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century.
Picture of CN-235
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 354 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 160.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 40.0 m â—‰
Height 11.7 m â—‰
Length 32.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 513 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,853 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,230 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Transall C-160 Transall
Wing area 59.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 25.8 m â—‰
Height 8.2 m â—‰
Length 21.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 450 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,355 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of CASA CN-235

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or CN-235?
The C-160 Transall is faster with a maximum speed of 513 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or CN-235?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or CN-235?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-160 Transall or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or CN-235?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 21 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.