Arava vs 208 Caravan
Arava vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 326 vs 344 km/h, range 1,056 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 7,711 vs 3,970 kg, built 103 vs 3,000 units.
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 559 kW
|
1 x 505 kW
|
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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.
