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208 Caravan vs DHC-5 Buffalo

208 Caravan vs DHC-5 Buffalo at a glance — top speed 344 vs 467 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 22,317 kg, built 3,000 vs 122 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
Specifications
208 Caravan DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 December 1982 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1984 1965
Number produced 3000 units 122 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $25 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 29.0 m
Height 4.3 m 8.8 m
Length 12.7 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 2,336 kW
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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.