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C-160 Transall vs CN-235

C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
C-160 Transall CN-235
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall CASA
First flight 25 February 1963 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1967 1988
Number produced 214 units 354 units
Average unit price $12 million $25 million
Wing area 160.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 25.8 m
Height 11.7 m 8.2 m
Length 32.4 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 513 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,853 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 29,000 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Overview

The C-160 Transall and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Transall and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The C-160 Transall has an operational range of 1,853 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 8,230 m for the C-160 Transall. At 51,000 kg MTOW, the C-160 Transall is 3.1:1 the CN-235's 16,500 kg.

The C-160 Transall has been produced in 214 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $12M for the C-160 Transall vs $25M for the CN-235. The C-160 Transall first flew 20 years before the CN-235 (1963 vs 1983).

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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.