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208 Caravan vs Falcon 10

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
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Specifications
208 Caravan Falcon 10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dassault
First flight 9 December 1982 1 December 1970
Year introduced 1984 1971
Number produced 3000 units 226 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $1.6 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 24.1 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 13.1 m
Height 4.3 m 4.6 m
Length 12.7 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 3,555 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 8,500 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 5,055 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,506 kgf
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Overview

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 — 2.6:1 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 2.1:1 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).

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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.