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Airbus A330 vs 208 Caravan

Airbus A330 vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 871 vs 344 km/h, range 13,400 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 3,970 kg, built 1,577 vs 3,000 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
Airbus A330 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Cessna
First flight 2 November 1992 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1994 1984
Number produced 1577 units 3000 units
Average unit price $260 million $2.1 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 15.9 m
Height 17.4 m 4.3 m
Length 59.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A330 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A330 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,577 units of the Airbus A330.