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Kawasaki C-2 vs Kawasaki P-1

Kawasaki C-2 vs Kawasaki P-1 at a glance — top speed 920 vs 996 km/h, range 7,600 vs 8,000 km, max takeoff weight 141,400 vs 79,832 kg, built 14 vs 60 units.

Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
Specifications
Kawasaki C-2 Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Kawasaki
First flight 26 January 2010 28 September 2007
Year introduced 2016 2013
Number produced 14 units 60 units
Average unit price $74.0 million $141.5 million
Wingspan 44.4 m 35.4 m
Height 14.2 m 12.1 m
Length 43.9 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 69,000 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 266 kN 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 920 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 13,100 meters (42,979 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 79,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 38.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-2 at $74 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 entered service first in 2013, 3 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.