C-32 vs 208 Caravan
Overview
The C-32 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively.
The C-32 reaches 853 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The C-32 has an operational range of 10,200 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 29:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The C-32 has been produced in 6 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $90M for the C-32 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 16 years before the C-32 (1982 vs 1998).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 June 1998 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $90 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 | 181.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,458 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-32 or 208 Caravan?
The C-32 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 509 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or 208 Caravan?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or 208 Caravan?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or 208 Caravan?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or 208 Caravan?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-32 or 208 Caravan?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 14 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.