208 Caravan vs CN-235
The 208 Caravan and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and CASA respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the CN-235 is 4.2x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $25M for the CN-235. The 208 Caravan first flew 1 years before the CN-235 (1982 vs 1983).
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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 |
| Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,355 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or CN-235?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or CN-235?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or CN-235?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 4 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or CN-235?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.