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An-26 Curl vs 208 Caravan

An-26 Curl vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 540 vs 344 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 24,000 vs 3,970 kg, built 1,403 vs 3,000 units.

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
An-26 Curl 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 21 May 1969 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1969 1984
Number produced 1403 units 3000 units
Average unit price $22 million $2.1 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 15.9 m
Height 8.6 m 4.3 m
Length 23.8 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or 208 Caravan?
The An-26 Curl is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 196 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or 208 Caravan?
The An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or 208 Caravan?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or 208 Caravan?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or 208 Caravan?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or 208 Caravan?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 15 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,403 units of the An-26 Curl.