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C-212 Aviocar vs Vulcanair P68

C-212 Aviocar vs Vulcanair P68 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 322 km/h, range 835 vs 2,043 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 1,990 kg, built 483 vs 431 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Vulcanair
First flight 26 March 1971 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1974 1971
Number produced 483 units 431 units
Average unit price $7 million $1.2 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 12.0 m
Height 6.3 m 3.4 m
Length 16.2 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 835 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or Vulcanair P68?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or Vulcanair P68?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or Vulcanair P68?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or Vulcanair P68?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or Vulcanair P68?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Vulcanair P68 at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 entered service first in 1971, 3 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or Vulcanair P68?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 431 units of the Vulcanair P68.