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210 Centurion vs Yak-40 Codling

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-40 Codling
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Specifications
210 Centurion Yak-40 Codling
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Yakovlev
First flight 1 January 1957 21 October 1966
Year introduced 1957 1968
Number produced 9240 units 1011 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 25.0 m
Height 3.0 m 6.5 m
Length 8.6 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 15,500 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 9,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 3 x 1,500 kgf
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Yak-40 Codling are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-40 Codling reaches 858 km/h — 2.3:1 the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 1,800 km for the Yak-40 Codling. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 8,000 m for the Yak-40 Codling. At 15,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-40 Codling is 8.5:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 1,011 for the Yak-40 Codling. The 210 Centurion first flew 9 years before the Yak-40 Codling (1957 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Yak-40 Codling?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,500 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Yak-40 Codling?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 11 years before the Yak-40 Codling which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Yak-40 Codling?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 1,011 units of the Yak-40 Codling.