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Nord 3400 vs O-2 Skymaster

Nord 3400 vs O-2 Skymaster at a glance — top speed 235 vs 320 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 2,449 kg, built 152 vs 532 units.

Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
Cessna O-2 Skymaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 O-2 Skymaster
Specifications
Nord 3400 O-2 Skymaster
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nord Cessna
First flight 20 January 1958 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1959 1967
Number produced 152 units 532 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 20.8 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 11.6 m
Height 3.1 m 2.8 m
Length 8.4 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 235 km/h 320 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 2,449 kg
Empty weight 920 kg 1,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nord 3400 or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster is faster with a maximum speed of 320 km/h compared to the Nord 3400's 235 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nord 3400 or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the Nord 3400's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nord 3400 or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nord 3400 or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,449 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Nord 3400 or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nord 3400 or O-2 Skymaster?
The Nord 3400 entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nord 3400 or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in greater numbers with 532 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.