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C-212 Aviocar vs P.166

C-212 Aviocar vs P.166 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 400 km/h, range 835 vs 2,084 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 4,300 kg, built 483 vs 154 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar P.166
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Piaggio
First flight 26 March 1971 26 November 1957
Year introduced 1974 --
Number produced 483 units 154 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 13.5 m
Height 6.3 m 5.0 m
Length 16.2 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 400 km/h
Operational range 835 km 2,084 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 8,535 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 2,650 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 448 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or P.166?
The P.166 is faster with a maximum speed of 400 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or P.166?
The P.166 has a longer range at 2,084 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or P.166?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the P.166's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or P.166?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the P.166's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or P.166?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.