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208 Caravan vs DHC-7 Dash 7

208 Caravan vs DHC-7 Dash 7 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 451 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 19,958 kg, built 3,000 vs 113 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7
Specifications
208 Caravan DHC-7 Dash 7
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 December 1982 27 March 1975
Year introduced 1984 1978
Number produced 3000 units 113 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $15 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 28.0 m
Height 4.3 m 8.0 m
Length 12.7 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,401 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 19,958 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 12,542 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 4 x 835 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.