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Arava vs 208 Caravan

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
Arava 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Cessna
First flight 27 November 1969 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1972 1984
Number produced 103 units 3000 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $2.1 million
Wing area 43.7 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 15.9 m
Height 5.2 m 4.3 m
Length 12.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The Arava operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The Arava first flew 13 years before the 208 Caravan (1969 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or 208 Caravan?
The Arava has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or 208 Caravan?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or 208 Caravan?
The Arava is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Arava at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or 208 Caravan?
The Arava entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.