727 vs 208 Caravan
The 727 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively. The 727 reaches 1,017 km/h — 3.0x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the 727 is 24:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $5M for the 727 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 727 first flew 19 years before the 208 Caravan (1963 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 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 | 157.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1017 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 6,577 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 727 or 208 Caravan?
The 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 673 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 727 or 208 Caravan?
The 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 727 or 208 Caravan?
The 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 727 or 208 Caravan?
The 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 727 or 208 Caravan?
The 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 727 or 208 Caravan?
The 727 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 727 or 208 Caravan?
The 727 entered service first in 1964, 20 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 727 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,832 units of the 727.