Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs 208 Caravan
Overview
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Cessna respectively.
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I reaches 841 km/h — 2.4x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has an operational range of 2,519 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan.
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has been produced in 292 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 16 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I (1982 vs 1998).
| American business jet, produced in the late 20th century, utilized globally primarily in aial ambulance and executive transport roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 22 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 292 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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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 | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 841 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,519 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,627 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 522 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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