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CN-235 vs V-22 Osprey

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
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Specifications
CN-235 V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Bell Boeing
First flight 11 November 1983 19 March 1989
Year introduced 1988 2006
Number produced 354 units 400 units
Average unit price $25 million $72 million
Wing area 59.1 m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 14.0 m
Height 8.2 m 6.7 m
Length 21.4 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 4,586 kW
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Overview

The CN-235 and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Bell Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,925 m for the V-22 Osprey. At 60,500 kg MTOW, the V-22 Osprey is 3.7x the CN-235's 16,500 kg.

The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. Unit cost is $25M for the CN-235 vs $72M for the V-22 Osprey. The CN-235 first flew 6 years before the V-22 Osprey (1983 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 18 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.