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208 Caravan vs Il-86 Camber

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Ilyushin Il-86 Camber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-86 Camber
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Specifications
208 Caravan Il-86 Camber
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Ilyushin
First flight 9 December 1982 22 December 1976
Year introduced 1984 1980
Number produced 3000 units 106 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 48.1 m
Height 4.3 m -- m
Length 12.7 m 59.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 5,800 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Il-86 Camber are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Ilyushin respectively.

The Il-86 Camber reaches 950 km/h — 2.8x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 5,800 km for the Il-86 Camber.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 106 for the Il-86 Camber. The Il-86 Camber first flew 6 years before the 208 Caravan (1976 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 606 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber has a longer range at 5,800 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Il-86 Camber?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Il-86 Camber?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber is longer at 59.9 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber entered service first in 1980, 4 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Il-86 Camber?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 106 units of the Il-86 Camber.