757 vs 208 Caravan
The 757 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively. The 757 reaches 853 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the 757 is 29:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $85M for the 757 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan.
| American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1050 units |
| Average unit price | $85 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 | 181.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 18,915 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 757 or 208 Caravan?
The 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 509 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 757 or 208 Caravan?
The 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 757 or 208 Caravan?
The 757 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 757 or 208 Caravan?
The 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 757 or 208 Caravan?
The 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 757 or 208 Caravan?
The 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 757 or 208 Caravan?
The 757 entered service first in 1983, 1 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 757 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,050 units of the 757.