208 Caravan vs DHC-5 Buffalo
The 208 Caravan and the DHC-5 Buffalo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and De Havilland Canada respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 467 km/h for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,100 km for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 22,317 kg MTOW, the DHC-5 Buffalo is 5.6x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 122 for the DHC-5 Buffalo. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $25M for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo first flew 18 years before the 208 Caravan (1964 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 tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 9 April 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 122 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 88.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 467 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,317 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,412 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,336 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo 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 DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.