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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 208 Caravan

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cessna
First flight 3 September 1982 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1984 1984
Number produced 695 units 3000 units
Average unit price $5 million $2.1 million
Wing area -- m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m 15.9 m
Height 4.7 m 4.3 m
Length 17.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 2,778 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 4,733 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW 1 x 505 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has an operational range of 2,778 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in 695 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 186 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 0 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.