Cessna 402 vs P68

American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
Picture of Cessna 402
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 26 August 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $0.4 million

P68

Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks.
Picture of P68
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Vulcanair
First flight 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 431 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
Wing area 21.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.5 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 11.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 426 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,199 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,846 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Cessna Cessna 402

P68

Wing area 18.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height 3.4 m â—‰
Length 9.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 2,043 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,230 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 149 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Vulcanair P68

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat. Photo of P68 by MercerMJ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the P68's 0 km/h, a difference of 426 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the P68's 2,043 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The P68 is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The P68 has been produced in greater numbers with 431 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.