208 Caravan vs Il-276 SVTS

The 208 Caravan and the Il-276 SVTS are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Ilyushin respectively. The Il-276 SVTS reaches 870 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,000 km for the Il-276 SVTS. The Il-276 SVTS operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the Il-276 SVTS is 18:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1 for the Il-276 SVTS.

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
Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development.
Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight --
Year introduced 2026
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $-- 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 160.0 m²
Wingspan 35.5 m
Height 13.0 m
Length 37.7 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,606 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 526 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Il-276 SVTS?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 42 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Il-276 SVTS?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.