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ATR-42 vs 208 Caravan

ATR-42 vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 556 vs 344 km/h, range 1,326 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 3,970 kg, built 497 vs 3,000 units.

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
ATR-42 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Cessna
First flight 16 August 1984 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1985 1984
Number produced 497 units 3000 units
Average unit price $20 million $2.1 million
Wing area 54.5 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 15.9 m
Height 7.6 m 4.3 m
Length 22.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 1 x 505 kW
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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.