208 Caravan vs Falcon 8X
The 208 Caravan and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 8X reaches 1,111 km/h — 3.2x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 33,113 kg MTOW, the Falcon 8X is 8.3x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 289 for the Falcon 8X. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $50M for the Falcon 8X. The 208 Caravan first flew 33 years before the Falcon 8X (1982 vs 2015).
| 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 high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 6 February 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 289 units |
| Average unit price | $50 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1111 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,945 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,113 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 3,059 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 767 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X 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 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 8X?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 32 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 8X?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.