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208 Caravan vs DHC-3 Otter

208 Caravan vs DHC-3 Otter at a glance — top speed 344 vs 257 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,540 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 3,629 kg, built 3,000 vs 466 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 CaravanFull specs
De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 OtterFull specs
Specifications
208 Caravan DHC-3 Otter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 December 1982 12 December 1951
Year introduced 1984 1953
Number produced 3000 units 466 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $600K
Wing area 26.0 m² 35.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 18.0 m
Height 4.3 m 3.8 m
Length 12.7 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,540 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 5,730 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 3,629 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 2,010 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 1 x 447 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or DHC-3 Otter?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or DHC-3 Otter?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or DHC-3 Otter?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or DHC-3 Otter?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or DHC-3 Otter?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the DHC-3 Otter at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 31 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or DHC-3 Otter?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.