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208 Caravan vs Cessna 404 Titan

208 Caravan vs Cessna 404 Titan at a glance — top speed 344 vs 430 km/h, range 1,980 vs 3,410 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 3,810 kg, built 3,000 vs 396 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Cessna 404 Titan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 404 Titan
Specifications
208 Caravan Cessna 404 Titan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 9 December 1982 26 February 1975
Year introduced 1984 1976
Number produced 3000 units 396 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $350K
Wing area 26.0 m² 22.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 14.1 m
Height 4.3 m 4.1 m
Length 12.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 430 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 3,410 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 3,810 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 2,193 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 404 Titan?
The Cessna 404 Titan is faster with a maximum speed of 430 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 404 Titan?
The Cessna 404 Titan has a longer range at 3,410 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 404 Titan?
The Cessna 404 Titan has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 404 Titan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Cessna 404 Titan's 3,810 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 404 Titan?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Cessna 404 Titan's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 404 Titan?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Cessna 404 Titan at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 404 Titan?
The Cessna 404 Titan entered service first in 1976, 8 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Cessna 404 Titan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 396 units of the Cessna 404 Titan.