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208 Caravan vs Tu-144 Charger

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Tupolev Tu-144 Charger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-144 Charger
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Specifications
208 Caravan Tu-144 Charger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Tupolev
First flight 9 December 1982 31 December 1968
Year introduced 1984 1975
Number produced 3000 units 16 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 506.4 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 28.8 m
Height 4.3 m 12.6 m
Length 12.7 m 65.7 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 207,000 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 99,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 4 x 240 kN
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Tu-144 Charger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-144 Charger reaches 2,500 km/h — 7.3:1 the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-144 Charger. The Tu-144 Charger operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 207,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-144 Charger is 52:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 16 for the Tu-144 Charger. The Tu-144 Charger first flew 14 years before the 208 Caravan (1968 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 2,156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 207,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger entered service first in 1975, 9 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Tu-144 Charger?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.