C-390 Millennium vs 208 Caravan

Overview

The C-390 Millennium and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Cessna respectively.

The C-390 Millennium reaches 980 km/h — 2.8x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 18:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $140M for the C-390 Millennium vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 43 years before the C-390 Millennium (1982 vs 2025).

C-390 Millennium

Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling.
Embraer C-390 Millennium Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 30 August 2025
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 11 units
Average unit price $140 million
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208 Caravan

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
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
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C-390 Millennium

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 35.1 m ◉
Height 10.3 m ◉
Length 33.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 980 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,020 km ◉
Service ceiling 11,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 35,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf ◉

208 Caravan

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 ◉

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 636 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 35 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.

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