CN-235 vs HS 748
Overview
The CN-235 and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Hawker Siddeley respectively.
Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748.
The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The HS 748 first flew 23 years before the CN-235 (1960 vs 1983).
| Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight | 24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,355 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 653 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 77.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 460 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,715 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,092 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,304 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 850 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The HS 748 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 HS 748?
The HS 748 has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.