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BAe 146 vs 208 Caravan

BAe 146 vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 789 vs 344 km/h, range 3,650 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 42,184 vs 3,970 kg, built 387 vs 3,000 units.

BAe 146 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BAe 146
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
BAe 146 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Cessna
First flight 3 September 1981 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1983 1984
Number produced 387 units 3000 units
Average unit price -- $2.1 million
Wing area 77.3 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 15.9 m
Height 8.6 m 4.3 m
Length 28.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 789 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 3,650 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 42,184 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 24,600 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 4 x 31 kN 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.