208 Caravan vs P-1
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the P-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Kawasaki respectively.
The P-1 reaches 996 km/h — 2.9x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 8,000 km for the P-1. The P-1 operates at altitudes up to 13,472 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 79,832 kg MTOW, the P-1 is 20:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 60 for the P-1. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $141.5M for the P-1. The 208 Caravan first flew 25 years before the P-1 (1982 vs 2007).
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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 |
| Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First flight | 28 September 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $141.5 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 996 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,472 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,531 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or P-1?
The P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 652 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or P-1?
The P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or P-1?
The P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or P-1?
The P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or P-1?
The P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or P-1?
The P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or P-1?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 29 years before the P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or P-1?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 60 units of the P-1.