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208 Caravan vs Jetstream 41

208 Caravan vs Jetstream 41 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 547 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,433 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 10,886 kg, built 3,000 vs 100 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
British Aerospace Jetstream 41 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 41
Specifications
208 Caravan Jetstream 41
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna British Aerospace
First flight 9 December 1982 25 September 1991
Year introduced 1984 1992
Number produced 3000 units 100 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $8 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 18.4 m
Height 4.3 m 5.5 m
Length 12.7 m 19.3 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 547 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,433 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 10,886 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 6,416 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,230 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.