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210 Centurion vs Learjet 35

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Bombardier Learjet 35 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 35
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Specifications
210 Centurion Learjet 35
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Bombardier
First flight 1 January 1957 22 August 1973
Year introduced 1957 1973
Number produced 9240 units 738 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 16.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 12.0 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 8.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 872 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 5,291 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 4,152 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW --
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Learjet 35 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Bombardier respectively.

The Learjet 35 reaches 872 km/h — 2.3:1 the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 5,291 km for the Learjet 35. The Learjet 35 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 738 for the Learjet 35. The 210 Centurion first flew 16 years before the Learjet 35 (1957 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 is faster with a maximum speed of 872 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 494 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a longer range at 5,291 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 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 Learjet 35?
The 210 Centurion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,814 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Learjet 35?
The 210 Centurion is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Learjet 35?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 16 years before the Learjet 35 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Learjet 35?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 738 units of the Learjet 35.