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210 Centurion vs F27 Friendship

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
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Specifications
210 Centurion F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Fokker
First flight 1 January 1957 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1957 1958
Number produced 9240 units 586 units
Average unit price -- $3.5 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 29.0 m
Height 3.0 m 8.5 m
Length 8.6 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 765 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the F27 Friendship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 2,600 km for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship operates at altitudes up to 8,992 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 20,410 kg MTOW, the F27 Friendship is 11:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 586 for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship first flew 2 years before the 210 Centurion (1955 vs 1957).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or F27 Friendship?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 1 years before the F27 Friendship which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or F27 Friendship?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.