A321 vs 208 Caravan
The A321 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 20:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 5 years before the A321 (1982 vs 1987).
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 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 | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 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 A321 or 208 Caravan?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 527 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or 208 Caravan?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or 208 Caravan?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or 208 Caravan?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or 208 Caravan?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or 208 Caravan?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 2,917 units of the A321.