CN-235 vs V-22 Osprey

Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century.
Picture of CN-235
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 354 units
Average unit price $25 million
American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks.
Picture of V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bell/Boeing
First flight 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2006
Number produced 400 units
Average unit price $72 million
Wing area 59.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 25.8 m â—‰
Height 8.2 m â—‰
Length 21.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 450 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,355 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of CASA CN-235
Wing area 28.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 6.7 m â—‰
Length 17.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 565 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,628 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,925 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 60,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 33,140 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,586 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 18 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.