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C-2 Greyhound vs CN-235

Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
C-2 Greyhound CN-235
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman CASA
First flight 18 November 1964 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1966 1988
Number produced 56 units 354 units
Average unit price $39 million $25 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 25.8 m
Height 4.9 m 8.2 m
Length 17.1 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 635 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 10,211 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 15,307 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW 2 x 653 kW
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Overview

The C-2 Greyhound and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The C-2 Greyhound has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 9,144 m for the CN-235.

The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in 56 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $39M for the C-2 Greyhound vs $25M for the CN-235. The C-2 Greyhound first flew 19 years before the CN-235 (1964 vs 1983).

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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.