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208 Caravan vs Yak-40 Codling

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-40 Codling
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Specifications
208 Caravan Yak-40 Codling
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Yakovlev
First flight 9 December 1982 21 October 1966
Year introduced 1984 1968
Number produced 3000 units 1011 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 25.0 m
Height 4.3 m 6.5 m
Length 12.7 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 15,500 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 9,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 3 x 1,500 kgf
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Yak-40 Codling are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-40 Codling reaches 858 km/h — 2.5:1 the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,800 km for the Yak-40 Codling. The Yak-40 Codling operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 15,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-40 Codling is 3.9:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,011 for the Yak-40 Codling. The Yak-40 Codling first flew 16 years before the 208 Caravan (1966 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 514 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Yak-40 Codling?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,500 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Yak-40 Codling?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,011 units of the Yak-40 Codling.