208 Caravan vs KC-10 Extender

Overview

The 208 Caravan and the KC-10 Extender are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The KC-10 Extender reaches 866 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 7,100 km for the KC-10 Extender. The KC-10 Extender operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 267,619 kg MTOW, the KC-10 Extender is 67:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 60 for the KC-10 Extender. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $96M for the KC-10 Extender. The KC-10 Extender first flew 2 years before the 208 Caravan (1980 vs 1982).

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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KC-10 Extender

American tanker and cargo aircraft, developed from the DC-10 airliner in the late 20th century, operated by the United States Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force for aerial refueling and transport.
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 1 July 1980
Year introduced 1981
Number produced 60 units
Average unit price $96 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 ◉

KC-10 Extender

Wing area 367.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 50.4 m ◉
Height 17.7 m ◉
Length 55.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 866 km/h ◉
Operational range 7,100 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 267,619 kg ◉
Empty weight 109,328 kg ◉
Total thrust 3 x 78 kN ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is faster with a maximum speed of 866 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a longer range at 7,100 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is longer at 55.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is more expensive at approximately $96 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender entered service first in 1981, 3 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or KC-10 Extender?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.

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