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210 Centurion vs C-140 JetStar

210 Centurion vs C-140 JetStar at a glance — top speed 378 vs 922 km/h, range 1,667 vs 3,774 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 19,051 kg, built 9,240 vs 202 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Lockheed C-140 JetStar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-140 JetStar
Specifications
210 Centurion C-140 JetStar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Lockheed
First flight 1 January 1957 4 September 1957
Year introduced 1957 1961
Number produced 9240 units 202 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 50.4 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 16.4 m
Height 3.0 m 6.3 m
Length 8.6 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 922 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 3,774 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 19,051 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 8,755 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 4 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is faster with a maximum speed of 922 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 544 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a longer range at 3,774 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,051 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or C-140 JetStar?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the C-140 JetStar which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or C-140 JetStar?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 202 units of the C-140 JetStar.