Be-200 vs 208 Caravan
Overview
The Be-200 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Cessna respectively.
The Be-200 reaches 700 km/h — 2.0x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The Be-200 operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 41,000 kg MTOW, the Be-200 is 10:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $67M for the Be-200 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 16 years before the Be-200 (1982 vs 1998).
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 24 September 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $67 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 | 117.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 31.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 27,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,750 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 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 2,100 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.