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208 Caravan vs Gulfstream G550

208 Caravan vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 941 km/h, range 1,980 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 41,050 kg, built 3,000 vs 600 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
208 Caravan Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Gulfstream
First flight 9 December 1982 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1984 2004
Number produced 3000 units 600 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $62 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 28.5 m
Height 4.3 m 7.7 m
Length 12.7 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 597 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G550?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 20 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream G550?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.