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C-27J Spartan vs CN-235

C-27J Spartan vs CN-235 at a glance — top speed 602 vs 450 km/h, range 1,759 vs 4,355 km, max takeoff weight 32,500 vs 16,500 kg, built 117 vs 354 units.

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Specifications
C-27J Spartan CN-235
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo CASA
First flight 24 September 1999 11 November 1983
Year introduced 2006 1988
Number produced 117 units 354 units
Average unit price $31.7 million $25 million
Wing area 82.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 25.8 m
Height 9.6 m 8.2 m
Length 22.7 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or CN-235?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or CN-235?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or CN-235?
The C-27J Spartan is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-27J Spartan or CN-235?
The C-27J Spartan is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or CN-235?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 18 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.