A330 MRTT vs 208 Caravan
The A330 MRTT and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. The A330 MRTT reaches 880 km/h — 2.6x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the A330 MRTT is 59:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $275M for the A330 MRTT vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 34 years before the A330 MRTT (1982 vs 2016).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 30 September 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $275 million |
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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 | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 880 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 14,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 233,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 125,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 320 kN ◉ |
| 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 A330 MRTT or 208 Caravan?
The A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 536 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or 208 Caravan?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 MRTT or 208 Caravan?
The A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 MRTT or 208 Caravan?
The A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 MRTT or 208 Caravan?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 MRTT or 208 Caravan?
The A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 27 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 MRTT or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 66 units of the A330 MRTT.