208 Caravan vs Cessna 340
The 208 Caravan and the Cessna 340 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 452 km/h for the Cessna 340. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,602 km for the Cessna 340. The Cessna 340 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,351 for the Cessna 340. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $0.14M for the Cessna 340. The Cessna 340 first flew 12 years before the 208 Caravan (1970 vs 1982).
| 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 |
| American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 230 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 340?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 340?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 340?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 340?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,351 units of the Cessna 340.