210 Centurion vs Cessna 340

American single-engine six-seat light aircraft, produced from 1957 to 1986, used by several air forces for liaison and light transport.
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight --
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 9240 units
Average unit price --
American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s.
Cessna Cessna 340 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 1351 units
Average unit price $140K
Wing area 16.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.2 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,667 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,230 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,045 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW β—‰
Wing area 17.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 10.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 452 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,602 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,717 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,779 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 115 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,717 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 is longer at 10.5 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 340?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 15 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 340?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 1,351 units of the Cessna 340.