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CN-235 vs Kawasaki P-1

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
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Specifications
CN-235 Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Kawasaki
First flight 11 November 1983 28 September 2007
Year introduced 1988 2013
Number produced 354 units 60 units
Average unit price $25 million $141.5 million
Wing area 59.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 35.4 m
Height 8.2 m 12.1 m
Length 21.4 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Overview

The CN-235 and the Kawasaki P-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Kawasaki respectively.

The Kawasaki P-1 reaches 996 km/h — 2.2:1 the CN-235's 450 km/h. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 8,000 km for the Kawasaki P-1. The Kawasaki P-1 operates at altitudes up to 13,472 m compared to 9,144 m for the CN-235. At 79,832 kg MTOW, the Kawasaki P-1 is 4.8:1 the CN-235's 16,500 kg.

The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 60 for the Kawasaki P-1. Unit cost is $25M for the CN-235 vs $141.5M for the Kawasaki P-1. The CN-235 first flew 24 years before the Kawasaki P-1 (1983 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 546 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the CN-235's 4,355 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or Kawasaki P-1?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 25 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or Kawasaki P-1?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.