C-2 Greyhound vs CN-235
| American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 18 November 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 56 units |
| Average unit price | $39 million |
| Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 635 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,211 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,307 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,430 kW â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or CN-235?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or CN-235?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or CN-235?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or CN-235?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or CN-235?
The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or CN-235?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 22 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.