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210 Centurion vs DHC-5 Buffalo

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
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Specifications
210 Centurion DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna De Havilland Canada
First flight 1 January 1957 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1957 1965
Number produced 9240 units 122 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 29.0 m
Height 3.0 m 8.8 m
Length 8.6 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 2,336 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the DHC-5 Buffalo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 467 km/h for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 1,100 km for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 22,317 kg MTOW, the DHC-5 Buffalo is 12:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 122 for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The 210 Centurion first flew 7 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo (1957 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 8 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.