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C-32 vs Tu-214

Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-214
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Specifications
C-32 Tu-214
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 1 June 1998 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1998 1996
Number produced 6 units 89 units
Average unit price $90 million $65 million
Wing area 181.3 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 41.8 m
Height 11.0 m 13.9 m
Length 47.3 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 10,200 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The C-32 and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the C-32 vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214. The C-32 has an operational range of 10,200 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-214.

The C-32 has been produced in 6 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $90M for the C-32 vs $65M for the Tu-214. The Tu-214 first flew 2 years before the C-32 (1996 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-32 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or Tu-214?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the Tu-214's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or Tu-214?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Tu-214's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or Tu-214?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Tu-214's 110,750 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or Tu-214?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Tu-214's 46.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-32 or Tu-214?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the Tu-214 at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 entered service first in 1996, 2 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has been produced in greater numbers with 89 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.