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Alarus CH2000 vs GippsAero GA8 Airvan

Alarus CH2000 vs GippsAero GA8 Airvan at a glance — top speed 265 vs 241 km/h, range 900 vs 1,352 km, max takeoff weight 767 vs 1,814 kg, built 150 vs 250 units.

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Specifications
Alarus CH2000 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD GippsAero
First flight 1 January 1995 3 March 1995
Year introduced 1995 2000
Number produced 150 units 250 units
Average unit price $725K --
Wing area 12.7 m² 19.3 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 12.3 m
Height 2.1 m 3.9 m
Length 7.0 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h 241 km/h
Operational range 900 km 1,352 km
Service ceiling 3,810 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 492 kg 997 kg
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW 1 x 227 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alarus CH2000 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Alarus CH2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 265 km/h compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has a longer range at 1,352 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,814 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Alarus CH2000 entered service first in 1995, 5 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.