208 Caravan vs Falcon 20
The 208 Caravan and the Falcon 20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 20 reaches 863 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 3,350 km for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Falcon 20 is 3.3x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 512 for the Falcon 20. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $4.5M for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 first flew 19 years before the 208 Caravan (1963 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 business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 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 | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,041 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is faster with a maximum speed of 863 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 519 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a longer range at 3,350 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 20?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.