208 Caravan vs Gulfstream II
The 208 Caravan and the Gulfstream II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream II reaches 935 km/h — 2.7x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 7,352 km for the Gulfstream II. The Gulfstream II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 29,710 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream II is 7.5x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 256 for the Gulfstream II. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $1M for the Gulfstream II. The Gulfstream II first flew 16 years before the 208 Caravan (1966 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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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 |
| American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 October 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 256 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 75.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,352 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,710 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,576 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 591 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II 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 II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream II?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream II?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.