C-212 Aviocar vs L-410
| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Let |
| First flight | 16 April 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 35.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 365 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 575 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of L-410 by Mottld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or L-410?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or L-410?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or L-410?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or L-410?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or L-410?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or L-410?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 4 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.