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208 Caravan vs Alarus CH2000

208 Caravan vs Alarus CH2000 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 265 km/h, range 1,980 vs 900 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 767 kg, built 3,000 vs 150 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 CaravanFull specs
AMD Alarus CH2000 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Alarus CH2000Full specs
Specifications
208 Caravan Alarus CH2000
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna AMD
First flight 9 December 1982 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1984 1995
Number produced 3000 units 150 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $725K
Wing area 26.0 m² 12.7 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 8.8 m
Height 4.3 m 2.1 m
Length 12.7 m 7.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 265 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 900 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 3,810 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 767 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 492 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 1 x 87 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Alarus CH2000?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Alarus CH2000?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Alarus CH2000?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Alarus CH2000?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Alarus CH2000?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Alarus CH2000?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Alarus CH2000 at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Alarus CH2000?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 11 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Alarus CH2000?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.