208 Caravan vs Il-96
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the Il-96 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Ilyushin respectively.
The Il-96 reaches 900 km/h — 2.6x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 11,000 km for the Il-96. The Il-96 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 250,000 kg MTOW, the Il-96 is 63:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 30 for the Il-96. The 208 Caravan first flew 6 years before the Il-96 (1982 vs 1988).
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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 | 28 September 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 350.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 250,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 120,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,000 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Il-96?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 556 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Il-96?
The Il-96 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-96?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Il-96?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Il-96?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 8 years before the Il-96 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Il-96?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.