C-212 Aviocar vs Cessna 402
The C-212 Aviocar and the Cessna 402 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar vs 426 km/h for the Cessna 402. The C-212 Aviocar has an operational range of 835 km vs 2,358 km for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar. At 7,700 kg MTOW, the C-212 Aviocar is 2.5x the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg. The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in 483 units vs 2 for the Cessna 402. Unit cost is $7M for the C-212 Aviocar vs $0.36M for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 402 first flew 6 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1965 vs 1971).
| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $360K |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 835 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 336 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 121 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or Cessna 402?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or Cessna 402?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the Cessna 402's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or Cessna 402?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 7 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or Cessna 402?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.