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208 Caravan vs EMB 110

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
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Specifications
208 Caravan EMB 110
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 9 December 1982 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1984 1973
Number produced 3000 units 503 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $2 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 29.1 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 15.3 m
Height 4.3 m 4.9 m
Length 12.7 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 459 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,964 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,550 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 5,900 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 3,590 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW --
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the EMB 110 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 459 km/h for the EMB 110. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,964 km for the EMB 110. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 6,550 m for the EMB 110.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 503 for the EMB 110. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $2M for the EMB 110. The EMB 110 first flew 14 years before the 208 Caravan (1968 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is faster with a maximum speed of 459 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or EMB 110?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the EMB 110's 1,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or EMB 110?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or EMB 110?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the EMB 110 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 entered service first in 1973, 11 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or EMB 110?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.