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An-22 Cock vs 208 Caravan

Antonov An-22 Cock military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-22 Cock
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
An-22 Cock 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 27 February 1965 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1967 1984
Number produced 68 units 3000 units
Average unit price -- $2.1 million
Wing area 345.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 64.4 m 15.9 m
Height 12.5 m 4.3 m
Length 57.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 10,950 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 114,000 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Overview

The An-22 Cock and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.

The An-22 Cock reaches 740 km/h — 2.2x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The An-22 Cock has an operational range of 10,950 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The An-22 Cock operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 250,000 kg MTOW, the An-22 Cock is 63:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The An-22 Cock has been produced in 68 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. The An-22 Cock first flew 17 years before the 208 Caravan (1965 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-22 Cock or 208 Caravan?
The An-22 Cock is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 396 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-22 Cock or 208 Caravan?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-22 Cock or 208 Caravan?
The An-22 Cock has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-22 Cock or 208 Caravan?
The An-22 Cock has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-22 Cock or 208 Caravan?
The An-22 Cock is longer at 57.9 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-22 Cock or 208 Caravan?
The An-22 Cock entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-22 Cock or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.