Arava vs Nomad

Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.
Picture of Arava
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Israel
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 27 November 1969
Year of introduction 1972
Number produced 103 units
Average unit price $1.9 million
Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
Picture of Nomad
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer GAF
First flight 23 July 1971
Year of introduction 1975
Number produced 172 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 43.7 mยฒ โ—‰
Wingspan 21.0 m โ—‰
Height 5.2 m โ—‰
Length 12.7 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 326 km/h โ—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 4,050 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW โ—‰
Wing area 31.1 mยฒ โ—‰
Wingspan 16.5 m โ—‰
Height 5.5 m โ—‰
Length 12.6 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 311 km/h โ—‰
Service ceiling 6,400 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,855 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 2,150 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 313 kW โ—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Arava by Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti. Photo of Nomad by jimmyweee.