An-24 Coke vs 208 Caravan

Overview

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).

Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-24 Coke Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ 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.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.3 m β—‰
Length 23.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 485 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 938 kW β—‰
Wing area 26.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.9 m β—‰
Height 4.3 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 344 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,980 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW β—‰

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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.