C-2 Greyhound vs V-22 Osprey

Overview

The C-2 Greyhound and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Bell/Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The C-2 Greyhound has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 7,925 m for the V-22 Osprey. At 60,500 kg MTOW, the V-22 Osprey is 2.2x the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.

The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in 56 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. Unit cost is $39M for the C-2 Greyhound vs $72M for the V-22 Osprey. The C-2 Greyhound first flew 25 years before the V-22 Osprey (1964 vs 1989).

C-2 Greyhound

American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound Transport profile drawing
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
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V-22 Osprey

American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks.
Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bell/Boeing
First flight 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2006
Number produced 400 units
Average unit price $72 million
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C-2 Greyhound

Wing area 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 24.6 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 17.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 635 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,400 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,211 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg ◉
Empty weight 15,307 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW ◉

V-22 Osprey

Wing area 28.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m ◉
Height 6.7 m ◉
Length 17.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 565 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,628 km ◉
Service ceiling 7,925 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 60,500 kg ◉
Empty weight 33,140 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 2,293 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or V-22 Osprey?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or V-22 Osprey?
The C-2 Greyhound has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or V-22 Osprey?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is longer at 17.5 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the C-2 Greyhound at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or V-22 Osprey?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 40 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.

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