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208 Caravan vs Il-76 Candid

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
208 Caravan Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Ilyushin
First flight 9 December 1982 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1984 1974
Number produced 3000 units 960 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 50.5 m
Height 4.3 m 14.8 m
Length 12.7 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

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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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.