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208 Caravan vs GippsAero GA8 Airvan

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
GippsAero GA8 Airvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
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Specifications
208 Caravan GippsAero GA8 Airvan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna GippsAero
First flight 9 December 1982 3 March 1995
Year introduced 1984 2000
Number produced 3000 units 250 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 19.3 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 12.3 m
Height 4.3 m 3.9 m
Length 12.7 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 241 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,352 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 997 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 1 x 227 kW
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the GippsAero GA8 Airvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and GippsAero respectively.

Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 241 km/h for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,352 km for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 6,100 m for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. At 3,970 kg MTOW, the 208 Caravan is 2.2:1 the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 250 for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The 208 Caravan first flew 13 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan (1982 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 250 units of the GippsAero GA8 Airvan.