C-2 Greyhound vs 208 Caravan

Overview

The C-2 Greyhound and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The C-2 Greyhound has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 27,216 kg MTOW, the C-2 Greyhound is 6.9x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in 56 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $39M for the C-2 Greyhound vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The C-2 Greyhound first flew 18 years before the 208 Caravan (1964 vs 1982).

C-2 Greyhound

American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 56 units
Average unit price $39 million
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208 Caravan

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
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
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C-2 Greyhound

Wing area 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 24.6 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 17.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 635 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,400 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,211 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg ◉
Empty weight 15,307 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW ◉

208 Caravan

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 C-2 Greyhound or 208 Caravan?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 291 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or 208 Caravan?
The C-2 Greyhound has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or 208 Caravan?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or 208 Caravan?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or 208 Caravan?
The C-2 Greyhound is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or 208 Caravan?
The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or 208 Caravan?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 18 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.

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