C-295 Persuader vs Short 360
| Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 million |
| British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 1 June 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $6.2 million |
| Wing area | 59.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,972 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 404 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,595 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,292 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,062 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus.
Photo of Short 360 by Tomás Del Coro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or Short 360?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the Short 360's 404 km/h, a difference of 172 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or Short 360?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or Short 360?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or Short 360?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the Short 360's 12,292 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or Short 360?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Short 360's 21.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or Short 360?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the Short 360 at $6.2 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or Short 360?
The Short 360 entered service first in 1982, 19 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or Short 360?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 165 units of the Short 360.