208 Caravan vs Fokker F50
The 208 Caravan and the Fokker F50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Fokker respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 526 km/h for the Fokker F50. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker F50. The Fokker F50 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 20,820 kg MTOW, the Fokker F50 is 5.2x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 213 for the Fokker F50. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $6M for the Fokker F50. The 208 Caravan first flew 3 years before the Fokker F50 (1982 vs 1985).
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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 |
| Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 28 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 213 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 526 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,820 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,864 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Fokker F50?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Fokker F50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 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 Fokker F50?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the Fokker F50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Fokker F50?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker F50.