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Beechcraft Baron vs 208 Caravan

Beechcraft Baron vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 370 vs 344 km/h, range 1,745 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 3,970 kg, built 6,884 vs 3,000 units.

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🇺🇸 Beechcraft BaronFull specs
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🇺🇸 208 CaravanFull specs
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cessna
First flight 29 February 1960 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1961 1984
Number produced 6884 units 3000 units
Average unit price $1 million $2.1 million
Wing area 18.5 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 15.9 m
Height 3.0 m 4.3 m
Length 9.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or 208 Caravan?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.