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BD-700 Global Express vs 208 Caravan

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Cessna
First flight 13 October 1996 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1999 1984
Number produced 816 units 3000 units
Average unit price $25 million $2.1 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 15.9 m
Height 7.3 m 4.3 m
Length 30.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Overview

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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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.