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C-295 Persuader vs Kawasaki C-1

C-295 Persuader vs Kawasaki C-1 at a glance — top speed 576 vs 806 km/h, range 5,750 vs 3,353 km, max takeoff weight 23,200 vs 45,000 kg, built 209 vs 31 units.

Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
Specifications
C-295 Persuader Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Kawasaki
First flight 28 November 1997 12 November 1970
Year introduced 2001 1974
Number produced 209 units 31 units
Average unit price $78 million $50 million
Wing area 59.0 m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 30.3 m
Height 8.6 m 10.0 m
Length 24.5 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 576 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 5,750 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 9,250 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is longer at 29.0 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-1 at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 entered service first in 1974, 27 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.