208 Caravan vs Il-14 Crate

The 208 Caravan and the Il-14 Crate are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 430 km/h for the Il-14 Crate. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,300 km for the Il-14 Crate. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 7,400 m for the Il-14 Crate. At 18,000 kg MTOW, the Il-14 Crate is 4.5x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,348 for the Il-14 Crate. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $1.5M for the Il-14 Crate. The Il-14 Crate first flew 32 years before the 208 Caravan (1950 vs 1982).

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
Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era.
Ilyushin Il-14 Crate Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 1 October 1950
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 1348 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
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 â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW â—‰
Wing area 100.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 31.7 m â—‰
Height 7.9 m â—‰
Length 22.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 430 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,400 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,397 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is faster with a maximum speed of 430 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Il-14 Crate?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Il-14 Crate's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Il-14 Crate?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Il-14 Crate's 7,400 meters (24,278 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Il-14 Crate?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Il-14 Crate at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate entered service first in 1954, 30 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Il-14 Crate?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,348 units of the Il-14 Crate.