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CN-235 vs Short 330

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Short 330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short 330
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Specifications
CN-235 Short 330
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Short Brothers
First flight 11 November 1983 22 August 1974
Year introduced 1988 1976
Number produced 354 units 141 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 59.1 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 22.8 m
Height 8.2 m 5.0 m
Length 21.4 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 895 kW
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Overview

The CN-235 and the Short 330 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 350 km/h for the Short 330. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,695 km for the Short 330. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 330.

The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 141 for the Short 330. The Short 330 first flew 9 years before the CN-235 (1974 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or Short 330?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or Short 330?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Short 330's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or Short 330?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or Short 330?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Short 330's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or Short 330?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Short 330's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or Short 330?
The Short 330 entered service first in 1976, 12 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or Short 330?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.