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208 Caravan vs Il-96

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
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Specifications
208 Caravan Il-96
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Ilyushin
First flight 9 December 1982 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1984 1992
Number produced 3000 units 30 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 350.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 60.1 m
Height 4.3 m 15.7 m
Length 12.7 m 55.3 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 120,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 4 x 16,000 kgf
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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 — 2.6:1 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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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.