208 Caravan vs Cessna 402
The 208 Caravan and the Cessna 402 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 426 km/h for the Cessna 402. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,358 km for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 2 for the Cessna 402. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $0.36M for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 402 first flew 17 years before the 208 Caravan (1965 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 light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 402?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 402?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Cessna 402's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 402?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 402?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.