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CN-235 vs F27 Friendship

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
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Specifications
CN-235 F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Fokker
First flight 11 November 1983 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1988 1958
Number produced 354 units 586 units
Average unit price $25 million $3.5 million
Wing area 59.1 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 29.0 m
Height 8.2 m 8.5 m
Length 21.4 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 2 x 653 kW 2 x 765 kW
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Overview

The CN-235 and the F27 Friendship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 2,600 km for the F27 Friendship. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 8,992 m for the F27 Friendship.

The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 586 for the F27 Friendship. Unit cost is $25M for the CN-235 vs $3.5M for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship first flew 28 years before the CN-235 (1955 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or F27 Friendship?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the F27 Friendship's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or F27 Friendship?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the F27 Friendship's 8,992 meters (29,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or F27 Friendship?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 30 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has been produced in greater numbers with 586 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.