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An-32 Cline vs 208 Caravan

An-32 Cline vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 530 vs 344 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 28,500 vs 3,970 kg, built 373 vs 3,000 units.

Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
An-32 Cline 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 9 July 1976 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1982 1984
Number produced 373 units 3000 units
Average unit price $15 million $2.1 million
Wing area -- m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 15.9 m
Height 8.8 m 4.3 m
Length 24.5 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW 1 x 505 kW
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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.