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C-212 Aviocar vs GAF Nomad

C-212 Aviocar vs GAF Nomad at a glance — top speed 370 vs 311 km/h, range 835 vs 1,350 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 3,855 kg, built 483 vs 172 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar GAF Nomad
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA GAF
First flight 26 March 1971 23 July 1971
Year introduced 1974 1975
Number produced 483 units 172 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 31.1 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 16.5 m
Height 6.3 m 5.5 m
Length 16.2 m 12.6 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 3,855 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 2,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 313 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or GAF Nomad?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or GAF Nomad?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or GAF Nomad?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or GAF Nomad?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the GAF Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or GAF Nomad?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 1 years before the GAF Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or GAF Nomad?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.