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210 Centurion vs EMB 110

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
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Specifications
210 Centurion EMB 110
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 1 January 1957 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1957 1973
Number produced 9240 units 503 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 29.1 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 15.3 m
Height 3.0 m 4.9 m
Length 8.6 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 459 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,964 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 6,550 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 5,900 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 3,590 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW --
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the EMB 110 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 459 km/h for the EMB 110. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 1,964 km for the EMB 110. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 6,550 m for the EMB 110. At 5,900 kg MTOW, the EMB 110 is 3.3x the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 503 for the EMB 110. The 210 Centurion first flew 11 years before the EMB 110 (1957 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is faster with a maximum speed of 459 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a longer range at 1,964 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or EMB 110?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or EMB 110?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 16 years before the EMB 110 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or EMB 110?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.