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208 Caravan vs Gulfstream G100

208 Caravan vs Gulfstream G100 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 874 km/h, range 1,980 vs 5,462 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 11,500 kg, built 3,000 vs 265 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Gulfstream G100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100
Specifications
208 Caravan Gulfstream G100
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Gulfstream
First flight 9 December 1982 1 January 1984
Year introduced 1984 1985
Number produced 3000 units 265 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $4.3 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 29.4 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 16.6 m
Height 4.3 m 5.5 m
Length 12.7 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 874 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 5,462 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 6,531 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 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.