210 Centurion vs O-2 Skymaster

American single-engine six-seat light aircraft, produced from 1957 to 1986, used by several air forces for liaison and light transport.
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight --
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 9240 units
Average unit price --
American military forward air control and psychological operations aircraft, used between 1967 and 2010.
Cessna O-2 Skymaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 532 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 16.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.2 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,667 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,230 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,045 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW β—‰
Wing area 18.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 320 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,710 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,449 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,292 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 80 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or O-2 Skymaster?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or O-2 Skymaster?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,449 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or O-2 Skymaster?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or O-2 Skymaster?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 532 units of the O-2 Skymaster.