C-212 Aviocar vs PC-6 Porter
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 | πͺπΈ Spain |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | CASA |
First flight | 26 March 1971 |
Year of introduction | 1974 |
Number produced | 483 units |
Average unit price | $7 million |
Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. | |
Origin country | π¨π Switzerland |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Pilatus |
First flight | 4 May 1959 |
Year of introduction | 1960 |
Number produced | 604 units |
Average unit price | $0.1 million |
Wing area | 41.0 mΒ² β |
Wingspan | 20.3 m β |
Height | 6.3 m β |
Length | 16.2 m β |
Maximum speed | 370 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 7,925 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg β |
Empty weight | 3,780 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW β |