208 Caravan vs Jetstream 41

Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Jetstream 41 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and British Aerospace respectively.

Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 547 km/h for the Jetstream 41. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,433 km for the Jetstream 41. The Jetstream 41 operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 10,886 kg MTOW, the Jetstream 41 is 2.7x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 100 for the Jetstream 41. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $8M for the Jetstream 41. The 208 Caravan first flew 9 years before the Jetstream 41 (1982 vs 1991).

208 Caravan

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
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
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Jetstream 41

British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide.
British Aerospace Jetstream 41 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 25 September 1991
Year introduced 1992
Number produced 100 units
Average unit price $8 million
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208 Caravan

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 ◉

Jetstream 41

Wing area 32.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.4 m ◉
Height 5.5 m ◉
Length 19.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 547 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,433 km ◉
Service ceiling 7,925 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 10,886 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,416 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 615 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 is faster with a maximum speed of 547 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 41?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Jetstream 41's 1,433 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,886 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 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 41?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 8 years before the Jetstream 41 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Jetstream 41?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 100 units of the Jetstream 41.

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