208 Caravan vs DHC-4 Caribou
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the DHC-4 Caribou are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and de Havilland Canada respectively.
Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 346 km/h for the DHC-4 Caribou. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,104 km for the DHC-4 Caribou. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 7,600 m for the DHC-4 Caribou. At 12,927 kg MTOW, the DHC-4 Caribou is 3.3x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 307 for the DHC-4 Caribou. The DHC-4 Caribou first flew 24 years before the 208 Caravan (1958 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 |
| Canadian twin-engine short takeoff and landing (STOL) tactical transport aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated for military cargo and rugged bush operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | de Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 30 July 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 307 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 84.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,104 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,927 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,283 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 540 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.