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An-124 Condor vs 208 Caravan

Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-124 Condor
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
An-124 Condor 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 26 December 1982 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1986 1984
Number produced 55 units 3000 units
Average unit price $100 million $2.1 million
Wing area 628.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 15.9 m
Height 20.8 m 4.3 m
Length 69.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 4 x 5,850 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or 208 Caravan?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 521 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or 208 Caravan?
The An-124 Condor has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or 208 Caravan?
The An-124 Condor has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or 208 Caravan?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or 208 Caravan?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or 208 Caravan?
The An-124 Condor is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 2 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.