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208 Caravan vs Cessna 402

208 Caravan vs Cessna 402 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 426 km/h, range 1,980 vs 2,358 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 3,107 kg, built 3,000 vs 2 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
Specifications
208 Caravan Cessna 402
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 9 December 1982 26 August 1965
Year introduced 1984 1967
Number produced 3000 units 2 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $360K
Wing area 26.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 13.5 m
Height 4.3 m 3.5 m
Length 12.7 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 426 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,358 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 8,199 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 3,107 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 1,846 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 242 kW
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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.