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 |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 27 November 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 103 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| 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 |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| Wing area | 43.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 326 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,711 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,050 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Arava by Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti.