ATR-42 vs 208 Caravan
The ATR-42 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 556 km/h for the ATR-42 vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The ATR-42 has an operational range of 1,326 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The ATR-42 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 18,600 kg MTOW, the ATR-42 is 4.7x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The ATR-42 has been produced in 497 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $20M for the ATR-42 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 2 years before the ATR-42 (1982 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 16 August 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 497 units |
| Average unit price | $20 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 | 54.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,326 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,790 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-42 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 212 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-42 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 ATR-42 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 1 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.