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208 Caravan vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

208 Caravan vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 1,052 km/h, range 1,980 vs 9,600 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 263,083 kg, built 3,000 vs 386 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Specifications
208 Caravan McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna McDonnell Douglas
First flight 9 December 1982 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1984 1971
Number produced 3000 units 386 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $20 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 50.4 m
Height 4.3 m 17.7 m
Length 12.7 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.