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210 Centurion vs Falcon 20

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
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Specifications
210 Centurion Falcon 20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dassault
First flight 1 January 1957 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1957 1965
Number produced 9240 units 512 units
Average unit price -- $4.5 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 16.3 m
Height 3.0 m 5.3 m
Length 8.6 m 17.2 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 863 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 3,350 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 7,530 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 2,041 kgf
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Falcon 20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively.

The Falcon 20 reaches 863 km/h — 2.3:1 the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 3,350 km for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Falcon 20 is 7.2:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 512 for the Falcon 20. The 210 Centurion first flew 6 years before the Falcon 20 (1957 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is faster with a maximum speed of 863 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 485 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a longer range at 3,350 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 20?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 8 years before the Falcon 20 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Falcon 20?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.