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C-212 Aviocar vs F406 Caravan II

C-212 Aviocar vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 370 vs 423 km/h, range 835 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 4,246 kg, built 483 vs 99 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar F406 Caravan II
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Reims-Cessna
First flight 26 March 1971 22 September 1983
Year introduced 1974 1985
Number produced 483 units 99 units
Average unit price $7 million $3 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 15.1 m
Height 6.3 m 4.0 m
Length 16.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 423 km/h
Operational range 835 km 2,135 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 4,246 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 2,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 373 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is faster with a maximum speed of 423 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or F406 Caravan II?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or F406 Caravan II?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or F406 Caravan II?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the F406 Caravan II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or F406 Caravan II?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 11 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or F406 Caravan II?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.