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C-212 Aviocar vs DHC-5 Buffalo

C-212 Aviocar vs DHC-5 Buffalo at a glance — top speed 370 vs 467 km/h, range 835 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 22,317 kg, built 483 vs 122 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA De Havilland Canada
First flight 26 March 1971 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1974 1965
Number produced 483 units 122 units
Average unit price $7 million $25 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 29.0 m
Height 6.3 m 8.8 m
Length 16.2 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 2,336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.