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210 Centurion vs HS 748

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
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Specifications
210 Centurion HS 748
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Hawker Siddeley
First flight 1 January 1957 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1957 1961
Number produced 9240 units 380 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 31.2 m
Height 3.0 m 7.3 m
Length 8.6 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Hawker Siddeley respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748. At 21,092 kg MTOW, the HS 748 is 12:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The 210 Centurion first flew 3 years before the HS 748 (1957 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or HS 748?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a longer range at 1,715 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or HS 748?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or HS 748?
The HS 748 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or HS 748?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the HS 748 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or HS 748?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.