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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs 208 Caravan

Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 841 vs 344 km/h, range 2,519 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 3,970 kg, built 292 vs 3,000 units.

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cessna
First flight 22 December 1998 9 December 1982
Year introduced 2001 1984
Number produced 292 units 3000 units
Average unit price $5 million $2.1 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 15.9 m
Height 4.7 m 4.3 m
Length 14.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 497 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a longer range at 2,519 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I 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 390 Premier I or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 17 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.