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C-2 Greyhound vs C-295 Persuader

Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
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Specifications
C-2 Greyhound C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Airbus
First flight 18 November 1964 28 November 1997
Year introduced 1966 2001
Number produced 56 units 209 units
Average unit price $39 million $78 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 25.8 m
Height 4.9 m 8.6 m
Length 17.1 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 635 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 10,211 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 15,307 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW 2 x 986 kW
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Overview

The C-2 Greyhound and the C-295 Persuader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Airbus respectively.

Top speed is 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound vs 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader. The C-2 Greyhound has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 5,750 km for the C-295 Persuader. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 7,620 m for the C-295 Persuader.

The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in 56 units vs 209 for the C-295 Persuader. Unit cost is $39M for the C-2 Greyhound vs $78M for the C-295 Persuader. The C-2 Greyhound first flew 33 years before the C-295 Persuader (1964 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or C-295 Persuader?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or C-295 Persuader?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or C-295 Persuader?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the C-2 Greyhound at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or C-295 Persuader?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 35 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.