An-26 Curl vs 208 Caravan
Overview
The An-26 Curl and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.
Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the An-26 Curl is 6.0x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The An-26 Curl first flew 13 years before the 208 Caravan (1969 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 May 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 1403 units |
| Average unit price | $22 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 ◉ |
| Height | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 450 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-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 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 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.