208 Caravan vs Falcon 10
The 208 Caravan and the Falcon 10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 10 reaches 907 km/h — 2.6x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 3,555 km for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 8,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 10 is 2.1x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 226 for the Falcon 10. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $1.6M for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 first flew 12 years before the 208 Caravan (1970 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 |
| French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 226 units |
| Average unit price | $1.6 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 | 24.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 907 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,555 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,055 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,506 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 563 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 10?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Falcon 10 at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 entered service first in 1971, 13 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 10?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.