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C-212 Aviocar vs M28 Skytruck

C-212 Aviocar vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 370 vs 355 km/h, range 835 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 7,500 kg, built 483 vs 176 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 AviocarFull specs
PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 SkytruckFull specs
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA PZL Mielec
First flight 26 March 1971 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1974 1996
Number produced 483 units 176 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 22.1 m
Height 6.3 m 4.9 m
Length 16.2 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or M28 Skytruck?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the M28 Skytruck's 355 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a longer range at 1,592 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or M28 Skytruck?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or M28 Skytruck?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or M28 Skytruck?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the M28 Skytruck's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or M28 Skytruck?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 22 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or M28 Skytruck?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.