Cessna 340 vs Nomad
The Cessna 340 and the Nomad are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and GAF respectively. Top speed is 452 km/h for the Cessna 340 vs 311 km/h for the Nomad. The Cessna 340 has an operational range of 2,602 km vs 1,350 km for the Nomad. The Cessna 340 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 6,400 m for the Nomad. The Cessna 340 has been produced in 1,351 units vs 172 for the Nomad. The Cessna 340 first flew 1 years before the Nomad (1970 vs 1971).
| American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $140K |
| Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | GAF |
| First flight | 23 July 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 172 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 115 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 31.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,855 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,150 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 157 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cessna 340 or Nomad?
The Cessna 340 is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or Nomad?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or Nomad?
The Cessna 340 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or Nomad?
The Nomad has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,855 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or Nomad?
The Nomad is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or Nomad?
The Cessna 340 entered service first in 1972, 3 years before the Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or Nomad?
The Cessna 340 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,351 units compared to 172 units of the Nomad.