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C-295 Persuader vs 208 Caravan

C-295 Persuader vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 576 vs 344 km/h, range 5,750 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 23,200 vs 3,970 kg, built 209 vs 3,000 units.

Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
C-295 Persuader 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Cessna
First flight 28 November 1997 9 December 1982
Year introduced 2001 1984
Number produced 209 units 3000 units
Average unit price $78 million $2.1 million
Wing area 59.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 15.9 m
Height 8.6 m 4.3 m
Length 24.5 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 576 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 5,750 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 9,250 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW 1 x 505 kW
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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.