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Cessna 402 vs Vulcanair P68

Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
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Specifications
Cessna 402 Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Vulcanair
First flight 26 August 1965 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number produced 2 units 431 units
Average unit price $360K $1.2 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 12.0 m
Height 3.5 m 3.4 m
Length 11.1 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 426 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 8,199 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 1,846 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kW 2 x 75 kW
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Overview

The Cessna 402 and the Vulcanair P68 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Vulcanair respectively.

Top speed is 426 km/h for the Cessna 402 vs 322 km/h for the Vulcanair P68. The Cessna 402 has an operational range of 2,358 km vs 2,043 km for the Vulcanair P68. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 5,850 m for the Vulcanair P68.

The Cessna 402 has been produced in 2 units vs 431 for the Vulcanair P68. Unit cost is $0.36M for the Cessna 402 vs $1.25M for the Vulcanair P68. The Cessna 402 first flew 5 years before the Vulcanair P68 (1965 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or Vulcanair P68?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 104 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or Vulcanair P68?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the Vulcanair P68's 2,043 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or Vulcanair P68?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or Vulcanair P68?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or Vulcanair P68?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 402 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the Vulcanair P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has been produced in greater numbers with 431 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.