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.
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
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Let L-410 Transport profile drawing
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.