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ATR-72 vs 208 Caravan

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
ATR-72 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Cessna
First flight 27 October 1988 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1989 1984
Number produced 1000 units 3000 units
Average unit price $26 million $2.1 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 15.9 m
Height 7.7 m 4.3 m
Length 27.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,026 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Overview

The ATR-72 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The ATR-72 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 22,500 kg MTOW, the ATR-72 is 5.7x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $26M for the ATR-72 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 6 years before the ATR-72 (1982 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 221 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-72 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-72 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or 208 Caravan?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 5 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.