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C-212 Aviocar vs 208 Caravan

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
C-212 Aviocar 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Cessna
First flight 26 March 1971 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1974 1984
Number produced 483 units 3000 units
Average unit price $7 million $2.1 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 15.9 m
Height 6.3 m 4.3 m
Length 16.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Overview

The C-212 Aviocar and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The C-212 Aviocar has an operational range of 835 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The C-212 Aviocar operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan.

The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in 483 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $7M for the C-212 Aviocar vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The C-212 Aviocar first flew 11 years before the 208 Caravan (1971 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or 208 Caravan?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or 208 Caravan?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or 208 Caravan?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or 208 Caravan?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or 208 Caravan?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or 208 Caravan?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 10 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.