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208 Caravan vs Gulfstream V

208 Caravan vs Gulfstream V at a glance — top speed 344 vs 940 km/h, range 1,980 vs 12,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 41,050 kg, built 3,000 vs 193 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Gulfstream V military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream V
Specifications
208 Caravan Gulfstream V
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Gulfstream
First flight 9 December 1982 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1984 1997
Number produced 3000 units 193 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $18 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 28.5 m
Height 4.3 m 7.7 m
Length 12.7 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 12,000 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 596 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 13 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.