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CN-235 vs DHC-5 Buffalo

CN-235 vs DHC-5 Buffalo at a glance — top speed 450 vs 467 km/h, range 4,355 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 22,317 kg, built 354 vs 122 units.

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
CN-235 DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA De Havilland Canada
First flight 11 November 1983 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1988 1965
Number produced 354 units 122 units
Average unit price $25 million $25 million
Wing area 59.1 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 29.0 m
Height 8.2 m 8.8 m
Length 21.4 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 2,336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
Both the CN-235 and DHC-5 Buffalo cost approximately $25 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 23 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.