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Boeing 727 vs 208 Caravan

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
Boeing 727 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cessna
First flight 9 February 1963 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1964 1984
Number produced 1832 units 3000 units
Average unit price $5 million $2.1 million
Wing area 157.9 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 15.9 m
Height 10.0 m 4.3 m
Length 46.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,192 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 727 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively.

The Boeing 727 reaches 1,017 km/h — 3.0x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The Boeing 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The Boeing 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the Boeing 727 is 24:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The Boeing 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $5M for the Boeing 727 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The Boeing 727 first flew 19 years before the 208 Caravan (1963 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 727 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 727 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 727 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 727 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 727 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,832 units of the Boeing 727.