208 Caravan vs PC-12 Eagle

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
208 Caravan Transport photo
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
Swiss turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft, distinguished by worldwide operational history, notably in charter, regional, and utility roles.
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 2000 units
Average unit price $6 million
Wing area 26.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m
Length 12.7 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,980 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW â—‰
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 16.3 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 528 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,417 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle Transport profile drawing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 184 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or PC-12 Eagle?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or PC-12 Eagle?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or PC-12 Eagle?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or PC-12 Eagle?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the PC-12 Eagle.