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C-5 Galaxy vs 210 Centurion

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
C-5 Galaxy 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Cessna
First flight 30 June 1968 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1971 1957
Number produced 131 units 9240 units
Average unit price $168 million --
Wing area 576.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 67.9 m 11.2 m
Height 19.8 m 3.0 m
Length 75.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 932 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 8,900 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 10,600 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 381,017 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 172,365 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,919 kgf 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The C-5 Galaxy and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Cessna respectively.

The C-5 Galaxy reaches 932 km/h — 2.5x the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The C-5 Galaxy has an operational range of 8,900 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The C-5 Galaxy operates at altitudes up to 10,600 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 381,017 kg MTOW, the C-5 Galaxy is 210:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The C-5 Galaxy has been produced in 131 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion first flew 11 years before the C-5 Galaxy (1957 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-5 Galaxy or 210 Centurion?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 554 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-5 Galaxy or 210 Centurion?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-5 Galaxy or 210 Centurion?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher service ceiling at 10,600 meters (34,776 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-5 Galaxy or 210 Centurion?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the C-5 Galaxy or 210 Centurion?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-5 Galaxy or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the C-5 Galaxy which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-5 Galaxy or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 131 units of the C-5 Galaxy.