Arava vs C-212 Aviocar
| Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport. |
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| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
| First flight |
27 November 1969 |
| Year of introduction |
1972 |
| Number produced |
103 units
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| Average unit price |
$1.9 million
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| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. |
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| Origin country |
🇪🇸 Spain
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
CASA |
| First flight |
26 March 1971 |
| Year of introduction |
1974 |
| Number produced |
483 units
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| Average unit price |
$7 million
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| Wing area |
43.7 m²
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| Wingspan |
21.0 m
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| Height |
5.2 m
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| Length |
12.7 m
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| Maximum speed |
326 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
7,620 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
7,711 kg
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| Empty weight |
4,050 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 559 kW
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| Wing area |
41.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
20.3 m
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| Height |
6.3 m
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| Length |
16.2 m
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| Maximum speed |
370 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
7,925 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
7,700 kg
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| Empty weight |
3,780 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 671 kW
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Photo of Arava by Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti.