208 Caravan vs Jetstream 31
The 208 Caravan and the Jetstream 31 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and British Aerospace respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 487 km/h for the Jetstream 31. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,260 km for the Jetstream 31. The Jetstream 31 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 386 for the Jetstream 31. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $8M for the Jetstream 31. The Jetstream 31 first flew 2 years before the 208 Caravan (1980 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, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 28 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 25.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 487 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,260 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,954 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,360 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is faster with a maximum speed of 487 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 31?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 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 Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 entered service first in 1982, 2 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 31?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.