Arava vs Nomad
Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport. | |
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Origin country | ๐ฎ๐ฑ 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. | |
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Origin country | ๐ฆ๐บ 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.