C-295 Persuader vs V-22 Osprey

Overview

The C-295 Persuader and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Bell/Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The C-295 Persuader has an operational range of 5,750 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The V-22 Osprey operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 7,620 m for the C-295 Persuader. At 60,500 kg MTOW, the V-22 Osprey is 2.6x the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.

The C-295 Persuader has been produced in 209 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. Unit cost is $78M for the C-295 Persuader vs $72M for the V-22 Osprey. The V-22 Osprey first flew 8 years before the C-295 Persuader (1989 vs 1997).

C-295 Persuader

Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century.
Airbus C-295 Persuader Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 28 November 1997
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 209 units
Average unit price $78 million
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V-22 Osprey

American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks.
Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bell/Boeing
First flight 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2006
Number produced 400 units
Average unit price $72 million
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C-295 Persuader

Wing area 59.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 25.8 m â—‰
Height 8.6 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 576 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,250 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 986 kW â—‰

V-22 Osprey

Wing area 28.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 6.7 m â—‰
Length 17.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 565 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,628 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,925 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 60,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 33,140 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,293 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or V-22 Osprey?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or V-22 Osprey?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or V-22 Osprey?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or V-22 Osprey?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the V-22 Osprey at $72 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or V-22 Osprey?
The C-295 Persuader entered service first in 2001, 5 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.

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