Cessna 402 vs P68
| American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vulcanair |
| First flight | 25 May 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 431 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h |
| Operational range | 2,358 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 18.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 2,043 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 149 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat.
Photo of P68 by MercerMJ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the P68's 0 km/h, a difference of 426 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the P68's 2,043 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The P68 is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or P68?
The P68 has been produced in greater numbers with 431 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.