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208 Caravan vs CN-235

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
208 Caravan CN-235
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna CASA
First flight 9 December 1982 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1984 1988
Number produced 3000 units 354 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $25 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 25.8 m
Height 4.3 m 8.2 m
Length 12.7 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Overview

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 4.2:1 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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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.