An-72/74 Coaler vs 208 Caravan
The An-72/74 Coaler and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. The An-72/74 Coaler reaches 700 km/h — 2.0x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 34,800 kg MTOW, the An-72/74 Coaler is 8.8x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The An-72/74 Coaler first flew 5 years before the 208 Caravan (1977 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 22 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
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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 | 98.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 28.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,385 kW ◉ |
| 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-72/74 Coaler or 208 Caravan?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 356 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or 208 Caravan?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or 208 Caravan?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or 208 Caravan?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or 208 Caravan?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or 208 Caravan?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 1 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.