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208 Caravan vs Falcon 900

208 Caravan vs Falcon 900 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 1,066 km/h, range 1,980 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 20,640 kg, built 3,000 vs 500 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Specifications
208 Caravan Falcon 900
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dassault Aviation
First flight 9 December 1982 21 September 1984
Year introduced 1984 1986
Number produced 3000 units 500 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $44.7 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 19.3 m
Height 4.3 m -- m
Length 12.7 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 1066 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 20,640 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 10,255 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 3 x 2,155 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 722 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,640 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 900?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 2 years before the Falcon 900 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Falcon 900?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.