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C-32 vs EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA

C-32 vs EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA at a glance — top speed 853 vs 927 km/h, range 10,200 vs 8,300 km, max takeoff weight 115,666 vs 136,304 kg, built 6 vs 45 units.

Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Boeing EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
C-32 EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 1 June 1998 1 January 1961
Year introduced 1998 1968
Number produced 6 units 45 units
Average unit price $90 million $150 million
Wing area 181.3 m² 223.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 31.6 m
Height 11.0 m 12.7 m
Length 47.3 m 43.1 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 10,200 km 8,300 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 136,304 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 44,663 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 4 x 8,165 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-32 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 8,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 136,304 kg compared to the C-32's 115,666 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 43.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-32 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the C-32 at $90 million.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA entered service first in 1968, 30 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has been produced in greater numbers with 45 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.