An-32 Cline vs 208 Caravan

The An-32 Cline and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The An-32 Cline operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 28,500 kg MTOW, the An-32 Cline is 7.2x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The An-32 Cline has been produced in 373 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $15M for the An-32 Cline vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The An-32 Cline first flew 6 years before the 208 Caravan (1976 vs 1982).

Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
Antonov An-32 Cline Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 373 units
Average unit price $15 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 🇺🇸 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 -- m²
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.8 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 530 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,728 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 â—‰
Empty weight 2,073 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or 208 Caravan?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 186 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or 208 Caravan?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or 208 Caravan?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or 208 Caravan?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-32 Cline or 208 Caravan?
The An-32 Cline is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or 208 Caravan?
The An-32 Cline entered service first in 1982, 2 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.