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C-27J Spartan vs C-295 Persuader

C-27J Spartan vs C-295 Persuader at a glance — top speed 602 vs 576 km/h, range 1,759 vs 5,750 km, max takeoff weight 32,500 vs 23,200 kg, built 117 vs 209 units.

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Specifications
C-27J Spartan C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo Airbus
First flight 24 September 1999 28 November 1997
Year introduced 2006 2001
Number produced 117 units 209 units
Average unit price $31.7 million $78 million
Wing area 82.0 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 25.8 m
Height 9.6 m 8.6 m
Length 22.7 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW 2 x 1,972 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or C-295 Persuader?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or C-295 Persuader?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or C-295 Persuader?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-27J Spartan or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the C-27J Spartan at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader entered service first in 2001, 5 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.