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208 Caravan vs Fokker 50

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
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Specifications
208 Caravan Fokker 50
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Fokker
First flight 9 December 1982 28 December 1985
Year introduced 1984 1987
Number produced 3000 units 213 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $6 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 29.0 m
Height 4.3 m 8.3 m
Length 12.7 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 526 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 20,820 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 12,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Fokker 50 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 50. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker 50. The Fokker 50 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 20,820 kg MTOW, the Fokker 50 is 5.2:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 213 for the Fokker 50. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $6M for the Fokker 50. The 208 Caravan first flew 3 years before the Fokker 50 (1982 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 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 50?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 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 50?
The Fokker 50 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 50?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 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 Fokker 50?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Fokker 50?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.