208 Caravan vs Tu-154 Careless
The 208 Caravan and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-154 Careless 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 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $45M for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless first flew 14 years before the 208 Caravan (1968 vs 1982).
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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 | Tupolev |
| First flight | 4 October 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1026 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,500 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless 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 Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless 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 Tu-154 Careless?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Tu-154 Careless?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Tu-154 Careless?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.