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210 Centurion vs Short Skyvan

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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Specifications
210 Centurion Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Short Brothers
First flight 1 January 1957 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1957 1963
Number produced 9240 units 149 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 19.8 m
Height 3.0 m 4.6 m
Length 8.6 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Overview

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

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 6,858 m for the Short Skyvan. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the Short Skyvan is 3.1:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The 210 Centurion first flew 6 years before the Short Skyvan (1957 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Short Skyvan?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Short Skyvan?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Short Skyvan?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Short Skyvan?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 6 years before the Short Skyvan which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Short Skyvan?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.