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210 Centurion vs Tu-144 Charger

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Tupolev Tu-144 Charger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-144 Charger
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Specifications
210 Centurion Tu-144 Charger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1957 31 December 1968
Year introduced 1957 1975
Number produced 9240 units 16 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 506.4 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 28.8 m
Height 3.0 m 12.6 m
Length 8.6 m 65.7 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 207,000 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 99,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 4 x 240 kN
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Tu-144 Charger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-144 Charger reaches 2,500 km/h — 6.6:1 the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-144 Charger. The Tu-144 Charger operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 207,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-144 Charger is 114:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 16 for the Tu-144 Charger. The 210 Centurion first flew 11 years before the Tu-144 Charger (1957 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 2,122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 207,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Tu-144 Charger?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 18 years before the Tu-144 Charger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Tu-144 Charger?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.