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Kawasaki C-2 vs V-22 Osprey

Kawasaki C-2 vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 920 vs 565 km/h, range 7,600 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 141,400 vs 60,500 kg, built 14 vs 400 units.

Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
Specifications
Kawasaki C-2 V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Bell Boeing
First flight 26 January 2010 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2016 2006
Number produced 14 units 400 units
Average unit price $74.0 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 14.0 m
Height 14.2 m 6.7 m
Length 43.9 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 69,000 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 266 kN 2 x 4,586 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-2 or V-22 Osprey?
The Kawasaki C-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or V-22 Osprey?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or V-22 Osprey?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or V-22 Osprey?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the V-22 Osprey's 60,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or V-22 Osprey?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki C-2 or V-22 Osprey?
The Kawasaki C-2 is more expensive at approximately $74 million per unit compared to the V-22 Osprey at $72 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey entered service first in 2006, 10 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.