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210 Centurion vs P.166

210 Centurion vs P.166 at a glance — top speed 378 vs 400 km/h, range 1,667 vs 2,084 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 4,300 kg, built 9,240 vs 154 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Specifications
210 Centurion P.166
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piaggio
First flight 1 January 1957 26 November 1957
Year introduced 1957 --
Number produced 9240 units 154 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 13.5 m
Height 3.0 m 5.0 m
Length 8.6 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 400 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 2,084 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 8,535 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 2,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 448 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or P.166?
The P.166 is faster with a maximum speed of 400 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or P.166?
The P.166 has a longer range at 2,084 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or P.166?
The P.166 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or P.166?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.