An-225 Cossack vs 208 Caravan
The An-225 Cossack and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. The An-225 Cossack reaches 850 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The An-225 Cossack has an operational range of 15,400 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 161:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The An-225 Cossack has been produced in 1 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $250M for the An-225 Cossack vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 6 years before the An-225 Cossack (1982 vs 1988).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | 905.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 88.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 640,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 285,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 6 x 23,405 kgf ◉ |
| 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-225 Cossack or 208 Caravan?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 506 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or 208 Caravan?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or 208 Caravan?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or 208 Caravan?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or 208 Caravan?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-225 Cossack or 208 Caravan?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 5 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.