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208 Caravan vs KC-10 Extender

208 Caravan vs KC-10 Extender at a glance — top speed 344 vs 866 km/h, range 1,980 vs 7,100 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 267,619 kg, built 3,000 vs 60 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-10 Extender
Specifications
208 Caravan KC-10 Extender
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna McDonnell Douglas
First flight 9 December 1982 1 July 1980
Year introduced 1984 1981
Number produced 3000 units 60 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $96 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 367.7 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 50.4 m
Height 4.3 m 17.7 m
Length 12.7 m 55.4 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 866 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 7,100 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 267,619 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 109,328 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 3 x 234 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.