208 Caravan vs Falcon 2000
The 208 Caravan and the Falcon 2000 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 2000 reaches 1,050 km/h — 3.1x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 7,408 km for the Falcon 2000. The Falcon 2000 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 18,597 kg MTOW, the Falcon 2000 is 4.7x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 675 for the Falcon 2000. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $28M for the Falcon 2000. The 208 Caravan first flew 11 years before the Falcon 2000 (1982 vs 1993).
| 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, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 March 1993 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 675 units |
| Average unit price | $28 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 | 49.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,408 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,597 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,405 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,175 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 706 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a longer range at 7,408 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,597 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 2000?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 11 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 2000?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.