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CN-235 vs DHC-4 Caribou

CN-235 vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 450 vs 346 km/h, range 4,355 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 12,927 kg, built 354 vs 307 units.

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235Full specs
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 CaribouFull specs
Specifications
CN-235 DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA De Havilland Canada
First flight 11 November 1983 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1988 1961
Number produced 354 units 307 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 59.1 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 29.1 m
Height 8.2 m 9.7 m
Length 21.4 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 104 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 2,104 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 12,927 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 27 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.