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C-212 Aviocar vs Y-12

C-212 Aviocar vs Y-12 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 328 km/h, range 835 vs 1,340 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 5,300 kg, built 483 vs 71 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 AviocarFull specs
Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12Full specs
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar Y-12
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Harbin
First flight 26 March 1971 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1974 1985
Number produced 483 units 71 units
Average unit price $7 million $5 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 17.2 m
Height 6.3 m 5.7 m
Length 16.2 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or Y-12?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a longer range at 1,340 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or Y-12?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or Y-12?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or Y-12?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or Y-12?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 11 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or Y-12?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.