An-225 Cossack vs 208 Caravan

Overview

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).

An-225 Cossack

Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
Antonov An-225 Cossack Transport profile drawing
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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208 Caravan

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
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
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An-225 Cossack

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 3,901 kgf ◉

208 Caravan

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.

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