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Cessna 340 vs Cessna 402

Cessna 340 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 340
Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
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Specifications
Cessna 340 Cessna 402
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 1 January 1970 26 August 1965
Year introduced 1972 1967
Number produced 1351 units 2 units
Average unit price $140K $360K
Wing area 17.1 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 13.5 m
Height 3.8 m 3.5 m
Length 10.5 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h 426 km/h
Operational range 2,602 km 2,358 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 8,199 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,717 kg 3,107 kg
Empty weight 1,779 kg 1,846 kg
Total thrust 2 x 230 kW 2 x 242 kW
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Overview

The Cessna 340 and the Cessna 402 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 452 km/h for the Cessna 340 vs 426 km/h for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 340 has an operational range of 2,602 km vs 2,358 km for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 340 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 8,199 m for the Cessna 402.

The Cessna 340 has been produced in 1,351 units vs 2 for the Cessna 402. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Cessna 340 vs $0.36M for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 402 first flew 5 years before the Cessna 340 (1965 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 340 is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the Cessna 402's 426 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the Cessna 402's 2,358 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 340 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Cessna 402's 8,199 meters (26,899 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 340 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,351 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.