208 Caravan vs Falcon 7X
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the Falcon 7X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively.
The Falcon 7X reaches 1,078 km/h — 3.1x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 11,019 km for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 31,800 kg MTOW, the Falcon 7X is 8.0x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 289 for the Falcon 7X. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $54.2M for the Falcon 7X. The 208 Caravan first flew 23 years before the Falcon 7X (1982 vs 2005).
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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 large-cabin long-range business jet, introduced in the early 21st century, used primarily for corporate, government, and military VIP transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 5 May 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 289 units |
| Average unit price | $54.2 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 | 70.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1078 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,019 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 9 kN ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 734 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X 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 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,800 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is longer at 23.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 7X?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 23 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 7X?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.