208 Caravan vs HS 748
The 208 Caravan and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Hawker Siddeley respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The HS 748 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 21,092 kg MTOW, the HS 748 is 5.3x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The HS 748 first flew 22 years before the 208 Caravan (1960 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 |
| British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight | 24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 77.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 460 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,715 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,092 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,304 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,700 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or HS 748?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or HS 748?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or HS 748?
The HS 748 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or HS 748?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.