208 Caravan vs Gulfstream IV
The 208 Caravan and the Gulfstream IV are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream IV 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 7,815 km for the Gulfstream IV. The Gulfstream IV operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 33,520 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream IV is 8.4x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 900 for the Gulfstream IV. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $26M for the Gulfstream IV. The 208 Caravan first flew 3 years before the Gulfstream IV (1982 vs 1985).
| 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 from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 19 September 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $26 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 | 88.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,815 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,520 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,504 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,282 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream IV?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream IV?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.