208 Caravan vs Il-76 Candid
The 208 Caravan and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Ilyushin respectively. The Il-76 Candid reaches 850 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 49:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid first flew 11 years before the 208 Caravan (1971 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 | 25 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 960 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 | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 195,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 92,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,500 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 506 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 10 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Il-76 Candid?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.