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Cessna 402 vs Fairchild Metroliner

Cessna 402 vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 426 vs 533 km/h, range 2,358 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 3,107 vs 6,350 kg, built 2 vs 600 units.

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Specifications
Cessna 402 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Swearingen
First flight 26 August 1965 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1967 1972
Number produced 2 units 600 units
Average unit price $360K --
Wing area 21.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 14.1 m
Height 3.5 m 5.1 m
Length 11.1 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 426 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 8,199 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 1,846 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the Cessna 402's 426 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Cessna 402's 8,199 meters (26,899 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Cessna 402's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Fairchild Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.