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208 Caravan vs Falcon 20

208 Caravan vs Falcon 20 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 863 km/h, range 1,980 vs 3,350 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 13,000 kg, built 3,000 vs 512 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Specifications
208 Caravan Falcon 20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dassault
First flight 9 December 1982 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1984 1965
Number produced 3000 units 512 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $4.5 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 16.3 m
Height 4.3 m 5.3 m
Length 12.7 m 17.2 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 863 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 3,350 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 7,530 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 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.