C-2 Greyhound vs Cessna 402

Overview

The C-2 Greyhound and the Cessna 402 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound vs 426 km/h for the Cessna 402. The C-2 Greyhound has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 2,358 km for the Cessna 402. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 8,199 m for the Cessna 402. At 27,216 kg MTOW, the C-2 Greyhound is 8.8x the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.

The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in 56 units vs 2 for the Cessna 402. Unit cost is $39M for the C-2 Greyhound vs $0.36M for the Cessna 402. The C-2 Greyhound first flew 1 years before the Cessna 402 (1964 vs 1965).

C-2 Greyhound

American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 56 units
Average unit price $39 million
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Cessna 402

American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
Cessna Cessna 402 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 26 August 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $360K
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C-2 Greyhound

Wing area 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 24.6 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 17.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 635 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,400 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,211 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg ◉
Empty weight 15,307 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW ◉

Cessna 402

Wing area 21.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.5 m ◉
Height 3.5 m ◉
Length 11.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 426 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,358 km ◉
Service ceiling 8,199 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,846 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 121 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or Cessna 402?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the Cessna 402's 426 km/h, a difference of 209 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or Cessna 402?
The C-2 Greyhound has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Cessna 402's 2,358 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or Cessna 402?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the Cessna 402's 8,199 meters (26,899 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or Cessna 402?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or Cessna 402?
The C-2 Greyhound is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Cessna 402's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or Cessna 402?
The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or Cessna 402?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 1 years before the Cessna 402 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or Cessna 402?
The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in greater numbers with 56 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.

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