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Airbus A319 CJ vs 208 Caravan

Airbus A319 CJ vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 870 vs 344 km/h, range 11,650 vs 1,980 km, built 1,499 vs 3,000 units.

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Cessna
First flight 25 August 1995 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1995 1984
Number produced 1499 units 3000 units
Average unit price $80 million $2.1 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 15.9 m
Height 11.8 m 4.3 m
Length 33.8 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 11 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus 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 Airbus A319 CJ.