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Be-200 vs 208 Caravan

Be-200 vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 700 vs 344 km/h, range 3,300 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 41,000 vs 3,970 kg, built 19 vs 3,000 units.

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
Be-200 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Cessna
First flight 24 September 1998 9 December 1982
Year introduced 2003 1984
Number produced 19 units 3000 units
Average unit price $67 million $2.1 million
Wing area 117.4 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 15.9 m
Height 8.9 m 4.3 m
Length 31.4 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,500 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-200 or 208 Caravan?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 356 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or 208 Caravan?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or 208 Caravan?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or 208 Caravan?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or 208 Caravan?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or 208 Caravan?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 19 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.