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CN-235 vs Fairchild Metroliner

CN-235 vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 450 vs 533 km/h, range 4,355 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 6,350 kg, built 354 vs 600 units.

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
CN-235 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Swearingen
First flight 11 November 1983 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1988 1972
Number produced 354 units 600 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 59.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 14.1 m
Height 8.2 m 5.1 m
Length 21.4 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 16 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.