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210 Centurion vs DHC-4 Caribou

210 Centurion vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 378 vs 346 km/h, range 1,667 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 12,927 kg, built 9,240 vs 307 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Specifications
210 Centurion DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna De Havilland Canada
First flight 1 January 1957 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1957 1961
Number produced 9240 units 307 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 29.1 m
Height 3.0 m 9.7 m
Length 8.6 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the DHC-4 Caribou which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.