BD-700 Global Express vs 208 Caravan
The BD-700 Global Express and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Cessna respectively. The BD-700 Global Express reaches 950 km/h — 2.8x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 11:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 14 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1982 vs 1996).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 13 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 95.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,132 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 22,566 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf ◉ |
| 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 BD-700 Global Express or 208 Caravan?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 606 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or 208 Caravan?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or 208 Caravan?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or 208 Caravan?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or 208 Caravan?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or 208 Caravan?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 15 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.