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210 Centurion vs PC-6 Porter

210 Centurion vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 378 vs 244 km/h, range 1,667 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 2,800 kg, built 9,240 vs 604 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Specifications
210 Centurion PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Pilatus
First flight 1 January 1957 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1957 1960
Number produced 9240 units 604 units
Average unit price -- $60K
Wing area 16.3 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 15.9 m
Height 3.0 m 3.2 m
Length 8.6 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 730 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or PC-6 Porter?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or PC-6 Porter?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or PC-6 Porter?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 3 years before the PC-6 Porter which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or PC-6 Porter?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.