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Kawasaki C-2 vs Kawasaki C-1

Kawasaki C-2 vs Kawasaki C-1 at a glance — top speed 920 vs 806 km/h, range 7,600 vs 3,353 km, max takeoff weight 141,400 vs 45,000 kg, built 14 vs 31 units.

Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
Specifications
Kawasaki C-2 Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Kawasaki
First flight 26 January 2010 12 November 1970
Year introduced 2016 1974
Number produced 14 units 31 units
Average unit price $74.0 million $50 million
Wing area -- m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 30.3 m
Height 14.2 m 10.0 m
Length 43.9 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 69,000 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 266 kN 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 806 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 29.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-2 is more expensive at approximately $74 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-1 at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 entered service first in 1974, 42 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 31 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.