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C-212 Aviocar vs C-295 Persuader

C-212 Aviocar vs C-295 Persuader at a glance — top speed 370 vs 576 km/h, range 835 vs 5,750 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 23,200 kg, built 483 vs 209 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 AviocarFull specs
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-295 PersuaderFull specs
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Airbus
First flight 26 March 1971 28 November 1997
Year introduced 1974 2001
Number produced 483 units 209 units
Average unit price $7 million $78 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 25.8 m
Height 6.3 m 8.6 m
Length 16.2 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 835 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,972 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 206 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or C-295 Persuader?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or C-295 Persuader?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 27 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or C-295 Persuader?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.