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C-5 Galaxy vs 208 Caravan

C-5 Galaxy vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 932 vs 344 km/h, range 8,900 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 381,017 vs 3,970 kg, built 131 vs 3,000 units.

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
C-5 Galaxy 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Cessna
First flight 30 June 1968 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1971 1984
Number produced 131 units 3000 units
Average unit price $168 million $2.1 million
Wing area 576.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 67.9 m 15.9 m
Height 19.8 m 4.3 m
Length 75.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 932 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 8,900 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 10,600 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 381,017 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 172,365 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 4 x 19,674 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-5 Galaxy or 208 Caravan?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 588 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-5 Galaxy or 208 Caravan?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-5 Galaxy or 208 Caravan?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher service ceiling at 10,600 meters (34,776 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-5 Galaxy or 208 Caravan?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the C-5 Galaxy or 208 Caravan?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-5 Galaxy or 208 Caravan?
The C-5 Galaxy is more expensive at approximately $168 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-5 Galaxy or 208 Caravan?
The C-5 Galaxy entered service first in 1971, 13 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-5 Galaxy or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 131 units of the C-5 Galaxy.