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C-212 Aviocar vs PC-6 Porter

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
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Specifications
C-212 Aviocar PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Pilatus
First flight 26 March 1971 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1974 1960
Number produced 483 units 604 units
Average unit price $7 million $60K
Wing area 41.0 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 15.9 m
Height 6.3 m 3.2 m
Length 16.2 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 835 km 730 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The C-212 Aviocar and the PC-6 Porter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar vs 244 km/h for the PC-6 Porter. The C-212 Aviocar has an operational range of 835 km vs 730 km for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar. At 7,700 kg MTOW, the C-212 Aviocar is 2.8:1 the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.

The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in 483 units vs 604 for the PC-6 Porter. Unit cost is $7M for the C-212 Aviocar vs $0.06M for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter first flew 12 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1959 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or PC-6 Porter?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or PC-6 Porter?
The C-212 Aviocar has a longer range at 835 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or PC-6 Porter?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or PC-6 Porter?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or PC-6 Porter?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 14 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.