208 Caravan vs Tu-214 Mogul
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the Tu-214 Mogul are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-214 Mogul 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 6,500 km for the Tu-214 Mogul. The Tu-214 Mogul operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan.
The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 89 for the Tu-214 Mogul. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $65M for the Tu-214 Mogul. The 208 Caravan first flew 7 years before the Tu-214 Mogul (1982 vs 1989).
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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 |
| Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 2 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 89 units |
| Average unit price | $65 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 | 41.8 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 59,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul 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-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul 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-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul 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-214 Mogul?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Tu-214 Mogul's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Tu-214 Mogul?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Tu-214 Mogul's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Tu-214 Mogul?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 12 years before the Tu-214 Mogul which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Tu-214 Mogul?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214 Mogul.