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210 Centurion vs Tu-154 Careless

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
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Specifications
210 Centurion Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1957 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1957 1972
Number produced 9240 units 1026 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 37.6 m
Height 3.0 m 11.4 m
Length 8.6 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-154 Careless reaches 913 km/h — 2.4:1 the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 104,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-154 Careless is 57:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless. The 210 Centurion first flew 11 years before the Tu-154 Careless (1957 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 104,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Tu-154 Careless?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 15 years before the Tu-154 Careless which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Tu-154 Careless?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.