208 Caravan vs Falcon 50
The 208 Caravan and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 50 reaches 888 km/h — 2.6x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 18,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 50 is 4.7x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 first flew 6 years before the 208 Caravan (1976 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 maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 November 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
| Average unit price | $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 | 46.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,695 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,150 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,681 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 544 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 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 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 50?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.