BAe 146 vs 208 Caravan
Overview
The BAe 146 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Cessna respectively.
The BAe 146 reaches 789 km/h — 2.3x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The BAe 146 has an operational range of 3,650 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The BAe 146 operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 42,184 kg MTOW, the BAe 146 is 11:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The BAe 146 has been produced in 387 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. The BAe 146 first flew 1 years before the 208 Caravan (1981 vs 1982).
| British short-haul and regional airliner, developed in the late 20th century, widely used for regional passenger transport, cargo, and military VIP operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 3 September 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 387 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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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 | 77.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 28.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 789 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,650 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 42,184 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 24,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8 kN ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BAe 146 or 208 Caravan?
The BAe 146 is faster with a maximum speed of 789 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 445 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAe 146 or 208 Caravan?
The BAe 146 has a longer range at 3,650 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAe 146 or 208 Caravan?
The BAe 146 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAe 146 or 208 Caravan?
The BAe 146 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,184 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the BAe 146 or 208 Caravan?
The BAe 146 is longer at 28.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the BAe 146 or 208 Caravan?
The BAe 146 entered service first in 1983, 1 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAe 146 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 387 units of the BAe 146.