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208 Caravan vs Cessna 340

208 Caravan vs Cessna 340 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 452 km/h, range 1,980 vs 2,602 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 2,717 kg, built 3,000 vs 1,351 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Cessna 340 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 340
Specifications
208 Caravan Cessna 340
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 9 December 1982 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced 3000 units 1351 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $140K
Wing area 26.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 11.6 m
Height 4.3 m 3.8 m
Length 12.7 m 10.5 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 452 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,602 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 2,717 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 1,779 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 230 kW
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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.