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C-23 Sherpa vs 208 Caravan

C-23 Sherpa vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 467 vs 344 km/h, range 2,195 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 3,970 kg, built 60 vs 3,000 units.

Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 Sherpa
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
C-23 Sherpa 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers Cessna
First flight 6 August 1984 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1984 1984
Number produced 60 units 3000 units
Average unit price -- $2.1 million
Wing area 42.1 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 15.9 m
Height 5.0 m 4.3 m
Length 17.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 2,195 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 8,500 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 893 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or 208 Caravan?
The C-23 Sherpa is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or 208 Caravan?
The C-23 Sherpa has a longer range at 2,195 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or 208 Caravan?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher service ceiling at 8,500 meters (27,887 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or 208 Caravan?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or 208 Caravan?
The C-23 Sherpa is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 0 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.