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208 Caravan vs Let L-410

208 Caravan vs Let L-410 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 365 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 5,800 kg, built 3,000 vs 1,200 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
Specifications
208 Caravan Let L-410
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Let
First flight 9 December 1982 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1984 1970
Number produced 3000 units 1200 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 35.2 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 19.5 m
Height 4.3 m 5.8 m
Length 12.7 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 365 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 3,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 575 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Let L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Let L-410?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Let L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,200 units of the Let L-410.