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208 Caravan vs Tu-154 Careless

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
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Specifications
208 Caravan Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Tupolev
First flight 9 December 1982 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced 3000 units 1026 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $45 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 37.6 m
Height 4.3 m 11.4 m
Length 12.7 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-154 Careless reaches 913 km/h — 2.7:1 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 12,100 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 104,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-154 Careless is 26:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 569 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 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 104,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 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.