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C-295 Persuader vs P-8 Poseidon

C-295 Persuader vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 576 vs 907 km/h, range 5,750 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 23,200 vs 85,820 kg, built 209 vs 187 units.

Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
C-295 Persuader P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 28 November 1997 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2001 2013
Number produced 209 units 187 units
Average unit price $78 million $150 million
Wing area 59.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 37.6 m
Height 8.6 m 12.8 m
Length 24.5 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 576 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 5,750 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 9,250 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 331 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or P-8 Poseidon?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the C-295 Persuader at $78 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or P-8 Poseidon?
The C-295 Persuader entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or P-8 Poseidon?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 187 units of the P-8 Poseidon.