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Boeing 757 vs 208 Caravan

Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
Boeing 757 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cessna
First flight 19 February 1982 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1983 1984
Number produced 1050 units 3000 units
Average unit price $85 million $2.1 million
Wing area 181.3 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 15.9 m
Height 11.0 m 4.3 m
Length 47.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 7,250 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 757 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively.

The Boeing 757 reaches 853 km/h — 2.5:1 the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The Boeing 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The Boeing 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the Boeing 757 is 29:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The Boeing 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $85M for the Boeing 757 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 757 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 757 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 757 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 757 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 757 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 757 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 757 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 757 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,050 units of the Boeing 757.