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210 Centurion vs Falcon 10

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
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Specifications
210 Centurion Falcon 10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dassault
First flight 1 January 1957 1 December 1970
Year introduced 1957 1971
Number produced 9240 units 226 units
Average unit price -- $1.6 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 24.1 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 13.1 m
Height 3.0 m 4.6 m
Length 8.6 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 3,555 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 8,500 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 5,055 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 1,506 kgf
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Falcon 10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively.

The Falcon 10 reaches 907 km/h — 2.4:1 the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 3,555 km for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 8,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 10 is 4.7:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 226 for the Falcon 10. The 210 Centurion first flew 13 years before the Falcon 10 (1957 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 529 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 10?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the Falcon 10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 10?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.