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210 Centurion vs Cessna 402

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
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Specifications
210 Centurion Cessna 402
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 1 January 1957 26 August 1965
Year introduced 1957 1967
Number produced 9240 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $360K
Wing area 16.3 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 13.5 m
Height 3.0 m 3.5 m
Length 8.6 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 426 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 2,358 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 8,199 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 3,107 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 1,846 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 121 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Cessna 402 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 426 km/h for the Cessna 402. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 2,358 km for the Cessna 402. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 8,199 m for the Cessna 402.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 2 for the Cessna 402. The 210 Centurion first flew 8 years before the Cessna 402 (1957 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 402?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Cessna 402's 8,199 meters (26,899 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 402?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the Cessna 402 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Cessna 402?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.