C-160 Transall vs C-1

German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
Picture of C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall
First flight 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 214 units
Average unit price $12 million

C-1

Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
Picture of C-1
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 31 units
Average unit price $50 million
Wing area 160.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 40.0 m â—‰
Height 11.7 m â—‰
Length 32.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 513 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,853 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,230 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Transall C-160 Transall

C-1

Wing area 120.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 30.3 m â—‰
Height 10.0 m â—‰
Length 29.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 806 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,353 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,580 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 24,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,574 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Kawasaki C-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or C-1?
The C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 293 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or C-1?
The C-1 has a longer range at 3,353 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or C-1?
The C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or C-1?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or C-1?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the C-1's 29.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-160 Transall or C-1?
The C-1 is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or C-1?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 7 years before the C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or C-1?
The C-160 Transall has been produced in greater numbers with 214 units compared to 31 units of the C-1.