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C-212 Aviocar vs Fairchild Metroliner

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild Metroliner
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Specifications
C-212 Aviocar Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Swearingen
First flight 26 March 1971 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1974 1972
Number produced 483 units 600 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 14.1 m
Height 6.3 m 5.1 m
Length 16.2 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

The C-212 Aviocar and the Fairchild Metroliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Swearingen respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar vs 533 km/h for the Fairchild Metroliner. The C-212 Aviocar has an operational range of 835 km vs 1,100 km for the Fairchild Metroliner. The Fairchild Metroliner operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar.

The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in 483 units vs 600 for the Fairchild Metroliner. The Fairchild Metroliner first flew 2 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1969 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or Fairchild Metroliner?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or Fairchild Metroliner?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.