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210 Centurion vs Short 330

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Short 330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short 330
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Specifications
210 Centurion Short 330
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Short Brothers
First flight 1 January 1957 22 August 1974
Year introduced 1957 1976
Number produced 9240 units 141 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 22.8 m
Height 3.0 m 5.0 m
Length 8.6 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 895 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Short 330 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 350 km/h for the Short 330. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 1,695 km for the Short 330. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 330. At 10,387 kg MTOW, the Short 330 is 5.7:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 141 for the Short 330. The 210 Centurion first flew 17 years before the Short 330 (1957 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Short 330?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Short 330?
The Short 330 has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Short 330?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Short 330?
The Short 330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Short 330?
The Short 330 is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Short 330?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 19 years before the Short 330 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Short 330?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.