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An-72/74 Coaler vs 208 Caravan

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 22 December 1977 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1985 1984
Number produced 195 units 3000 units
Average unit price $25 million $2.1 million
Wing area 98.6 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 15.9 m
Height 8.7 m 4.3 m
Length 28.1 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Overview

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 — 2.0:1 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 8.8:1 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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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.