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C-212 Aviocar vs DHC-4 Caribou

C-212 Aviocar vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 370 vs 346 km/h, range 835 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 12,927 kg, built 483 vs 307 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 AviocarFull specs
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 CaribouFull specs
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA De Havilland Canada
First flight 26 March 1971 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1974 1961
Number produced 483 units 307 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 29.1 m
Height 6.3 m 9.7 m
Length 16.2 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 835 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 13 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.