A330 vs 208 Caravan
The A330 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. The A330 reaches 871 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the A330 is 61:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $260M for the A330 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 10 years before the A330 (1982 vs 1992).
| European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 2 November 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 1577 units |
| Average unit price | $260 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 | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 59.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 13,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 32,659 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 A330 or 208 Caravan?
The A330 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 A330 or 208 Caravan?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 or 208 Caravan?
The A330 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 or 208 Caravan?
The A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 or 208 Caravan?
The A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 or 208 Caravan?
The A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,577 units of the A330.