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C-2 Greyhound vs 210 Centurion

Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
C-2 Greyhound 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Cessna
First flight 18 November 1964 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1966 1957
Number produced 56 units 9240 units
Average unit price $39 million --
Wing area 65.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 11.2 m
Height 4.9 m 3.0 m
Length 17.1 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 635 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 10,211 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 15,307 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The C-2 Greyhound and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound vs 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion. The C-2 Greyhound has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 27,216 kg MTOW, the C-2 Greyhound is 15:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in 56 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion first flew 7 years before the C-2 Greyhound (1957 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or 210 Centurion?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or 210 Centurion?
The C-2 Greyhound has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or 210 Centurion?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or 210 Centurion?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or 210 Centurion?
The C-2 Greyhound is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 9 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.