A400M Atlas vs 208 Caravan
The A400M Atlas and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. The A400M Atlas reaches 780 km/h — 2.3x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 36:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 27 years before the A400M Atlas (1982 vs 2009).
| European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Average unit price | $152 million |
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| Wing area | 221.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 42.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 45.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 780 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 66,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or 208 Caravan?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 436 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or 208 Caravan?
The A400M Atlas has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or 208 Caravan?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or 208 Caravan?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or 208 Caravan?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or 208 Caravan?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 29 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.