An-12 Cub vs 208 Caravan
Overview
The An-12 Cub and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.
The An-12 Cub reaches 770 km/h — 2.2x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The An-12 Cub operates at altitudes up to 10,200 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the An-12 Cub is 15:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $20M for the An-12 Cub vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The An-12 Cub first flew 25 years before the 208 Caravan (1957 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 16 December 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1248 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
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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 | 121.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 770 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 782 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 An-12 Cub or 208 Caravan?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 426 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or 208 Caravan?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or 208 Caravan?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or 208 Caravan?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or 208 Caravan?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or 208 Caravan?
The An-12 Cub is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or 208 Caravan?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 25 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.