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CN-235 vs Let L-410

CN-235 vs Let L-410 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 365 km/h, range 4,355 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 5,800 kg, built 354 vs 1,200 units.

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
CN-235 Let L-410
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Let
First flight 11 November 1983 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1988 1970
Number produced 354 units 1200 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 59.1 m² 35.2 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 19.5 m
Height 8.2 m 5.8 m
Length 21.4 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 365 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 3,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 575 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or Let L-410?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Let L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or Let L-410?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Let L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or Let L-410?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Let L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or Let L-410?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Let L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or Let L-410?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Let L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or Let L-410?
The Let L-410 entered service first in 1970, 18 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or Let L-410?
The Let L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.