Comparison of Cessna 320 Skyknight and Short 312 Tucano [S]ave
| Attribute |  Short 312 Tucano × |  Cessna 320 Skyknight × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers | Cessna |
| Model | Short 312 Tucano | Cessna 320 Skyknight |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1986 | 1961 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1995 | 1969 |
| Type | Military Trainers | Twin Turboprops |
| Icao | S312 | C320 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Garrett TPE331-12B | 2x Continental TSIO-470-B |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,100 | 260 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 507 | 444 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 80 | 126 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,665 | 1,370 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,363 | 8,565 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 17.83 | 9.25 |
| Take off distance (m) | 524 | 414 |
| Landing distance (m) | 573 | 521 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 3,275 | 2,263 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 2,755 | 1,446 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,258 | 816 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 723 | 503 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 0.1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 6 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 1.2 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 1.2 |
| Cabin length (m) | - | 2.6 |
| Exterior length (m) | 9.86 | 8.9 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.4 | 3.12 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1 | 1.3 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.28 | 11.18 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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