208 Caravan vs F27 Friendship

Overview

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).

208 Caravan

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
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
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F27 Friendship

Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations.
Fokker F27 Friendship Transport profile drawing
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
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208 Caravan

Wing area 26.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.9 m ◉
Height 4.3 m ◉
Length 12.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 344 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,980 km ◉
Service ceiling 7,600 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg ◉
Empty weight 2,073 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW ◉

F27 Friendship

Wing area 70.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m ◉
Height 8.5 m ◉
Length 23.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 509 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,600 km ◉
Service ceiling 8,992 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 20,410 kg ◉
Empty weight 12,148 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 765 kW ◉

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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.

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