C-160 Transall vs C-295 Persuader

German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
Picture of C-160 Transall
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Transall
First flight 25 February 1963
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 214 units
Average unit price $12 million
Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century.
Picture of C-295 Persuader
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 28 November 1997
Year of introduction 2001
Number produced 209 units
Average unit price $78 million
Wing area 160.0 mยฒ โ—‰
Wingspan 40.0 m โ—‰
Height 11.7 m โ—‰
Length 32.4 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 513 km/h โ—‰
Operational range 1,850 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 29,000 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW โ—‰
3-view profile of C-160 Transall
Wing area 59.0 mยฒ โ—‰
Wingspan 25.8 m โ—‰
Height 8.6 m โ—‰
Length 24.5 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 576 km/h โ—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 9,250 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW โ—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus.