C-295 Persuader vs 208 Caravan
The C-295 Persuader and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The C-295 Persuader has an operational range of 5,750 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The C-295 Persuader operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 23,200 kg MTOW, the C-295 Persuader is 5.8x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The C-295 Persuader has been produced in 209 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $78M for the C-295 Persuader vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 15 years before the C-295 Persuader (1982 vs 1997).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 million |
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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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 | 59.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,972 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-295 Persuader or 208 Caravan?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or 208 Caravan?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or 208 Caravan?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or 208 Caravan?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or 208 Caravan?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or 208 Caravan?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 17 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.