208 Caravan vs Gulfstream G100
The 208 Caravan and the Gulfstream G100 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream G100 reaches 874 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 5,462 km for the Gulfstream G100. The Gulfstream G100 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G100 is 2.9x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 265 for the Gulfstream G100. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $4.3M for the Gulfstream G100. The 208 Caravan first flew 2 years before the Gulfstream G100 (1982 vs 1984).
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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 |
| Israeli-American mid-size business jet, recognized for transcontinental range, introduced in the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 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 | 29.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 874 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,462 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,531 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,928 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is faster with a maximum speed of 874 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a longer range at 5,462 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G100?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 1 years before the Gulfstream G100 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G100?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.