208 Caravan vs DC-10
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
The DC-10 reaches 1,052 km/h — 3.1x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 9,600 km for the DC-10. The DC-10 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 263,083 kg MTOW, the DC-10 is 66:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 386 for the DC-10. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $20M for the DC-10. The DC-10 first flew 12 years before the 208 Caravan (1970 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 wide-body airliner, recognized for wide deployment in commercial and cargo flights from the 1970s to the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 29 August 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 368.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1052 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 263,083 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 121,198 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 7,938 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or DC-10?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 708 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or DC-10?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or DC-10?
The DC-10 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or DC-10?
The DC-10 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 DC-10?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.