208 Caravan vs Il-14 Crate
Overview
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).
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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 |
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| 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 ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 100.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 430 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 699 kW ◉ |
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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.