CN-235 vs Short 360

Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century.
Picture of CN-235
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 354 units
Average unit price $25 million
British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally.
Picture of Short 360
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers
First flight 1 June 1981
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 165 units
Average unit price $6.2 million
Wing area 59.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 25.8 m â—‰
Height 8.2 m â—‰
Length 21.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 450 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,355 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of CASA CN-235
Wing area 42.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 22.8 m â—‰
Height 7.2 m â—‰
Length 21.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 404 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,595 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,292 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,870 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,062 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Short Brothers Short 360

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Short 360 by Tomás Del Coro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or Short 360?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Short 360's 404 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or Short 360?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or Short 360?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or Short 360?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Short 360's 12,292 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or Short 360?
The Short 360 is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or Short 360?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Short 360 at $6.2 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or Short 360?
The Short 360 entered service first in 1982, 6 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or Short 360?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 165 units of the Short 360.