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208 Caravan vs F406 Caravan II

208 Caravan vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 344 vs 423 km/h, range 1,980 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 4,246 kg, built 3,000 vs 99 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Specifications
208 Caravan F406 Caravan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Reims-Cessna
First flight 9 December 1982 22 September 1983
Year introduced 1984 1985
Number produced 3000 units 99 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $3 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 15.1 m
Height 4.3 m 4.0 m
Length 12.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 423 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,135 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 4,246 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 2,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 373 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is faster with a maximum speed of 423 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,246 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or F406 Caravan II?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or F406 Caravan II?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 1 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or F406 Caravan II?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.