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Kawasaki C-2 vs Quest Kodiak

Kawasaki C-2 vs Quest Kodiak at a glance — top speed 920 vs 339 km/h, range 7,600 vs 2,096 km, built 14 vs 300 units.

Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
Specifications
Kawasaki C-2 Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Quest
First flight 26 January 2010 16 October 2004
Year introduced 2016 2008
Number produced 14 units 300 units
Average unit price $74.0 million $3 million
Wingspan 44.4 m 13.7 m
Height 14.2 m -- m
Length 43.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg -- kg
Empty weight 69,000 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 266 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-2 or Quest Kodiak?
The Kawasaki C-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 581 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or Quest Kodiak?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Quest Kodiak's 2,096 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or Quest Kodiak?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or Quest Kodiak?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or Quest Kodiak?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki C-2 or Quest Kodiak?
The Kawasaki C-2 is more expensive at approximately $74 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak entered service first in 2008, 8 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.