C-295 Persuader vs Short 360

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 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 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
British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally.
Picture of Short 360
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Short Brothers
First flight 1 June 1981
Year of introduction 1982
Number produced 165 units
Average unit price $6.2 million
Wing area 59.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 25.8 m â—‰
Height 8.6 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 576 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,250 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW â—‰
Wing area 42.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 22.8 m â—‰
Height 7.2 m â—‰
Length 21.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 404 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,595 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,292 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,870 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,062 kW â—‰

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Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus. Photo of Short 360 by Tomás Del Coro.