C-212 Aviocar vs Metroliner
| 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 | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
| First flight | 26 August 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 533 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW ◉ |