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208 Caravan vs EMB 121 Xingu

208 Caravan vs EMB 121 Xingu at a glance — top speed 344 vs 467 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,230 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 5,670 kg, built 3,000 vs 106 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Specifications
208 Caravan EMB 121 Xingu
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 9 December 1982 10 October 1976
Year introduced 1984 1977
Number produced 3000 units 106 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 14.1 m
Height 4.3 m 4.8 m
Length 12.7 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,230 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 3,710 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or EMB 121 Xingu?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 1,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or EMB 121 Xingu?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu entered service first in 1977, 7 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or EMB 121 Xingu?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.