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208 Caravan vs Gulfstream III

208 Caravan vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 344 vs 927 km/h, range 1,980 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 31,615 kg, built 3,000 vs 202 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Specifications
208 Caravan Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Gulfstream
First flight 9 December 1982 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1984 1980
Number produced 3000 units 202 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $690K
Wing area 26.0 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 23.5 m
Height 4.3 m 7.4 m
Length 12.7 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 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.