208 Caravan vs F27 Friendship
The 208 Caravan and the F27 Friendship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Fokker respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,600 km for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship operates at altitudes up to 8,992 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 20,410 kg MTOW, the F27 Friendship is 5.1x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 586 for the F27 Friendship. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $3.5M for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship first flew 27 years before the 208 Caravan (1955 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 24 November 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 586 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,992 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,410 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,148 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,529 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 26 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or F27 Friendship?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.