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An-140 vs 208 Caravan

An-140 vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 575 vs 344 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 19,150 vs 3,970 kg, built 33 vs 3,000 units.

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
An-140 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 17 September 1997 9 December 1982
Year introduced 2002 1984
Number produced 33 units 3000 units
Average unit price $9 million $2.1 million
Wing area 51.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 15.9 m
Height 8.2 m 4.3 m
Length 22.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or 208 Caravan?
The An-140 is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 231 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or 208 Caravan?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or 208 Caravan?
The An-140 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,150 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or 208 Caravan?
The An-140 is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or 208 Caravan?
The An-140 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 18 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.