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C-32 vs 208 Caravan

Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
C-32 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cessna
First flight 1 June 1998 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1998 1984
Number produced 6 units 3000 units
Average unit price $90 million $2.1 million
Wing area 181.3 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 15.9 m
Height 11.0 m 4.3 m
Length 47.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 10,200 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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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 — 2.5:1 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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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.