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C-160 Transall vs Noratlas

C-160 Transall vs Noratlas at a glance — top speed 513 vs 440 km/h, range 1,853 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 20,603 kg, built 214 vs 425 units.

C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Nord Noratlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Noratlas
Specifications
C-160 Transall Noratlas
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall Nord
First flight 25 February 1963 10 September 1949
Year introduced 1967 1953
Number produced 214 units 425 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 160.0 m² 101.2 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 32.5 m
Height 11.7 m 6.0 m
Length 32.4 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 513 km/h 440 km/h
Operational range 1,853 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 20,603 kg
Empty weight 29,000 kg 13,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 1,558 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or Noratlas?
The C-160 Transall is faster with a maximum speed of 513 km/h compared to the Noratlas's 440 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or Noratlas?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Noratlas's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or Noratlas?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the Noratlas's 20,603 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or Noratlas?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the Noratlas's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or Noratlas?
The Noratlas entered service first in 1953, 14 years before the C-160 Transall which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has been produced in greater numbers with 425 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.