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208 Caravan vs 441 Conquest II

208 Caravan vs 441 Conquest II at a glance — top speed 344 vs 547 km/h, range 1,980 vs 4,064 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 4,468 kg, built 3,000 vs 362 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 CaravanFull specs
Cessna 441 Conquest II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 441 Conquest IIFull specs
Specifications
208 Caravan 441 Conquest II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 9 December 1982 26 August 1975
Year introduced 1984 1977
Number produced 3000 units 362 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $1.2 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 23.6 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 15.0 m
Height 4.3 m 4.0 m
Length 12.7 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 547 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 4,064 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 4,468 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 2,577 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 474 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II is faster with a maximum speed of 547 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II has a longer range at 4,064 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,468 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or 441 Conquest II?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the 441 Conquest II's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or 441 Conquest II?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the 441 Conquest II at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II entered service first in 1977, 7 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or 441 Conquest II?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 362 units of the 441 Conquest II.