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Kawasaki P-1 vs Nimrod

Kawasaki P-1 vs Nimrod at a glance — top speed 996 vs 926 km/h, range 8,000 vs 9,262 km, max takeoff weight 79,832 vs 87,090 kg, built 60 vs 49 units.

Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Specifications
Kawasaki P-1 Nimrod
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Hawker Siddeley
First flight 28 September 2007 23 May 1967
Year introduced 2013 1969
Number produced 60 units 49 units
Average unit price $141.5 million --
Wing area -- m² 197.1 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 35.0 m
Height 12.1 m 9.5 m
Length 38.0 m 38.6 m
Maximum speed 996 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 8,000 km 9,262 km
Service ceiling 13,472 m 13,411 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,832 kg 87,090 kg
Empty weight -- kg 39,009 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,123 kgf 4 x 5,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki P-1 or Nimrod?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Nimrod's 926 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki P-1 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 8,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki P-1 or Nimrod?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the Nimrod's 13,411 meters (43,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki P-1 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 79,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki P-1 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 38.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki P-1 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod entered service first in 1969, 44 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki P-1 or Nimrod?
The Kawasaki P-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.