208 Caravan vs Gulfstream III

Overview

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).

208 Caravan

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
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
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Gulfstream III

American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes.
Gulfstream Gulfstream III Transport profile drawing
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 $690K
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208 Caravan

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 ◉

Gulfstream III

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 2,586 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.

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