An-24 Coke vs 208 Caravan
The An-24 Coke and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The An-24 Coke has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The An-24 Coke operates at altitudes up to 8,400 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The An-24 Coke has been produced in 1,367 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $8M for the An-24 Coke vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The An-24 Coke first flew 23 years before the 208 Caravan (1959 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 20 October 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 1367 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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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 | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 485 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 13,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,876 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-24 Coke or 208 Caravan?
The An-24 Coke is faster with a maximum speed of 485 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or 208 Caravan?
The An-24 Coke has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-24 Coke or 208 Caravan?
The An-24 Coke has a higher service ceiling at 8,400 meters (27,559 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-24 Coke or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-24 Coke or 208 Caravan?
The An-24 Coke is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-24 Coke or 208 Caravan?
The An-24 Coke is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-24 Coke or 208 Caravan?
The An-24 Coke entered service first in 1962, 22 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-24 Coke or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,367 units of the An-24 Coke.