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C-212 Aviocar vs 210 Centurion

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
C-212 Aviocar 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Cessna
First flight 26 March 1971 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1974 1957
Number produced 483 units 9240 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 11.2 m
Height 6.3 m 3.0 m
Length 16.2 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The C-212 Aviocar and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar vs 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion. The C-212 Aviocar has an operational range of 835 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar. At 7,700 kg MTOW, the C-212 Aviocar is 4.2x the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in 483 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion first flew 14 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1957 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or 210 Centurion?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or 210 Centurion?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 17 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.