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208 Caravan vs Tu-214

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-214
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Specifications
208 Caravan Tu-214
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Tupolev
First flight 9 December 1982 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1984 1996
Number produced 3000 units 89 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $65 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 41.8 m
Height 4.3 m 13.9 m
Length 12.7 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-214 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 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Tu-214 operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 110,750 kg MTOW, the Tu-214 is 28:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $65M for the Tu-214. The 208 Caravan first flew 14 years before the Tu-214 (1982 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 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?
The Tu-214 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?
The Tu-214 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?
The Tu-214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 110,750 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is longer at 46.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 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?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 12 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Tu-214?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.