A319 CJ vs 208 Caravan
The A319 CJ and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. The A319 CJ reaches 870 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 1,350 m for the A319 CJ. The A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $80M for the A319 CJ vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 13 years before the A319 CJ (1982 vs 1995).
| European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 25 August 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 1499 units |
| Average unit price | $80 million |
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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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 |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 870 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,650 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 1,350 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 42,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,993 kgf ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 526 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 11 years before the A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,499 units of the A319 CJ.