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208 Caravan vs Do 328

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
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Specifications
208 Caravan Do 328
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dornier
First flight 9 December 1982 6 December 1991
Year introduced 1984 1993
Number produced 3000 units 217 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $12 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 21.0 m
Height 4.3 m 7.2 m
Length 12.7 m 21.1 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,852 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,455 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 13,990 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 8,920 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Do 328 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 620 km/h for the Do 328. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,852 km for the Do 328. The Do 328 operates at altitudes up to 9,455 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 13,990 kg MTOW, the Do 328 is 3.5x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 217 for the Do 328. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $12M for the Do 328. The 208 Caravan first flew 9 years before the Do 328 (1982 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Do 328?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 276 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Do 328?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Do 328's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,990 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Do 328?
The Do 328 is longer at 21.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Do 328?
The Do 328 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Do 328?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 9 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Do 328?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.