208 Caravan vs F28 Fellowship
The 208 Caravan and the F28 Fellowship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Fokker respectively. The F28 Fellowship reaches 848 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,700 km for the F28 Fellowship. The F28 Fellowship operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the F28 Fellowship is 8.3x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 241 for the F28 Fellowship. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $4M for the F28 Fellowship. The F28 Fellowship first flew 15 years before the 208 Caravan (1967 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 regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 3 May 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 241 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 79.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 848 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,839 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,246 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is faster with a maximum speed of 848 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 504 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or F28 Fellowship?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the F28 Fellowship's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship entered service first in 1969, 15 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or F28 Fellowship?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 241 units of the F28 Fellowship.