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210 Centurion vs Kawasaki C-1

210 Centurion vs Kawasaki C-1 at a glance — top speed 378 vs 806 km/h, range 1,667 vs 3,353 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 45,000 kg, built 9,240 vs 31 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
Specifications
210 Centurion Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Kawasaki
First flight 1 January 1957 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1957 1974
Number produced 9240 units 31 units
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 30.3 m
Height 3.0 m 10.0 m
Length 8.6 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 428 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a longer range at 3,353 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is longer at 29.0 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Kawasaki C-1?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 17 years before the Kawasaki C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Kawasaki C-1?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.