C-2 Greyhound vs 208 Caravan
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).
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| 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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| 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 | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 635 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,211 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,307 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,715 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
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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.