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CN-235 vs Il-112

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Ilyushin Il-112 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-112
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Specifications
CN-235 Il-112
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Ilyushin
First flight 11 November 1983 30 March 2019
Year introduced 1988 2023
Number produced 354 units 3 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 59.1 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 27.6 m
Height 8.2 m 8.9 m
Length 21.4 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 580 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The CN-235 and the Il-112 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 580 km/h for the Il-112. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,700 km for the Il-112. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,600 m for the Il-112.

The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 3 for the Il-112. The CN-235 first flew 36 years before the Il-112 (1983 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or Il-112?
The Il-112 is faster with a maximum speed of 580 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or Il-112?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Il-112's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or Il-112?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Il-112's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or Il-112?
The Il-112 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or Il-112?
The Il-112 is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or Il-112?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 35 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or Il-112?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.