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210 Centurion vs Vulcanair P68

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
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Specifications
210 Centurion Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Vulcanair
First flight 1 January 1957 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1957 1971
Number produced 9240 units 431 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 12.0 m
Height 3.0 m 3.4 m
Length 8.6 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 75 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Vulcanair P68 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Vulcanair respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 322 km/h for the Vulcanair P68. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 2,043 km for the Vulcanair P68. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 5,850 m for the Vulcanair P68.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 431 for the Vulcanair P68. The 210 Centurion first flew 13 years before the Vulcanair P68 (1957 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Vulcanair P68?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Vulcanair P68?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,990 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Vulcanair P68?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the Vulcanair P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Vulcanair P68?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 431 units of the Vulcanair P68.