208 Caravan vs L-410
The 208 Caravan and the L-410 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Let respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 365 km/h for the L-410. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,500 km for the L-410. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 7,000 m for the L-410. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,200 for the L-410. The L-410 first flew 13 years before the 208 Caravan (1969 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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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 |
| Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Let |
| First flight | 16 April 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 35.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 365 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 575 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or L-410?
The L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or L-410?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or L-410?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or L-410?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or L-410?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or L-410?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 14 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or L-410?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,200 units of the L-410.