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C-212 Aviocar vs CN-235

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
C-212 Aviocar CN-235
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA CASA
First flight 26 March 1971 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1974 1988
Number produced 483 units 354 units
Average unit price $7 million $25 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 25.8 m
Height 6.3 m 8.2 m
Length 16.2 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 835 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Overview

The C-212 Aviocar and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The C-212 Aviocar has an operational range of 835 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the CN-235 is 2.1x the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.

The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in 483 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $7M for the C-212 Aviocar vs $25M for the CN-235. The C-212 Aviocar first flew 12 years before the CN-235 (1971 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or CN-235?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or CN-235?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or CN-235?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 14 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or CN-235?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.