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208 Caravan vs EMB 120 Brasilia

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
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Specifications
208 Caravan EMB 120 Brasilia
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 9 December 1982 27 July 1979
Year introduced 1984 1985
Number produced 3000 units 357 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $5 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 39.4 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 19.8 m
Height 4.3 m 6.4 m
Length 12.7 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 608 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,750 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,083 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 7,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the EMB 120 Brasilia are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 608 km/h for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,750 km for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The EMB 120 Brasilia operates at altitudes up to 9,083 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the EMB 120 Brasilia is 2.9:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 357 for the EMB 120 Brasilia. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $5M for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The EMB 120 Brasilia first flew 3 years before the 208 Caravan (1979 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 264 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 1,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 1 years before the EMB 120 Brasilia which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.