208 Caravan vs 500 Citation I
The 208 Caravan and the 500 Citation I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 665 km/h for the 500 Citation I. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,459 km for the 500 Citation I. The 500 Citation I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 689 for the 500 Citation I. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $0.9M for the 500 Citation I. The 500 Citation I first flew 13 years before the 208 Caravan (1969 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 business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 15 September 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 689 units |
| Average unit price | $0.9 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 | 25.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 665 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,459 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,375 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,008 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 998 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is faster with a maximum speed of 665 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 321 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a longer range at 2,459 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,375 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or 500 Citation I?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 13 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or 500 Citation I?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.