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208 Caravan vs Do 128

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
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Specifications
208 Caravan Do 128
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dornier
First flight 9 December 1982 4 March 1980
Year introduced 1984 1994
Number produced 3000 units 11 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $1 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 15.6 m
Height 4.3 m 3.9 m
Length 12.7 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,936 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 3,842 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 2,348 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 149 kW
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 325 km/h for the Do 128. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The Do 128 operates at altitudes up to 9,936 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $1M for the Do 128. The Do 128 first flew 2 years before the 208 Caravan (1980 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Do 128?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Do 128?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Do 128?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Do 128?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Do 128?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Do 128?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.