CN-235 vs HS 748

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
British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley
First flight 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 380 units
Average unit price $-- 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
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 77.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 31.2 m â—‰
Height 7.3 m â—‰
Length 20.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,715 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,092 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,304 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,700 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Hawker Siddeley HS 748

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the HS 748's 0 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 27 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.