208 Caravan vs Gulfstream III
The 208 Caravan and the Gulfstream III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream III reaches 927 km/h — 2.7x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 6,760 km for the Gulfstream III. The Gulfstream III operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 31,615 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream III is 8.0x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 202 for the Gulfstream III. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $0.69M for the Gulfstream III. The Gulfstream III first flew 3 years before the 208 Caravan (1979 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, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 202 units |
| Average unit price | $0.7 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 | 86.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,760 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,615 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,236 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,171 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 583 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III 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 III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream III?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 4 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream III?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.