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. | |
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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. | |
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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—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus.
Photo of Short 360 by Tomás Del Coro.