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210 Centurion vs EMB 121 Xingu

210 Centurion vs EMB 121 Xingu at a glance — top speed 378 vs 467 km/h, range 1,667 vs 1,230 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 5,670 kg, built 9,240 vs 106 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Specifications
210 Centurion EMB 121 Xingu
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 1 January 1957 10 October 1976
Year introduced 1957 1977
Number produced 9240 units 106 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 14.1 m
Height 3.0 m 4.8 m
Length 8.6 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,230 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 3,710 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu 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 EMB 121 Xingu?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 1,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or EMB 121 Xingu?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 20 years before the EMB 121 Xingu which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or EMB 121 Xingu?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.