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208 Caravan vs Jetstream 31

208 Caravan vs Jetstream 31 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 487 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,260 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 6,954 kg, built 3,000 vs 386 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
Specifications
208 Caravan Jetstream 31
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna British Aerospace
First flight 9 December 1982 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1984 1982
Number produced 3000 units 386 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $8 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 16.0 m
Height 4.3 m 5.3 m
Length 12.7 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 487 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,260 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 6,954 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 4,360 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 671 kW
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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.