208 Caravan vs Learjet 35
The 208 Caravan and the Learjet 35 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Bombardier respectively. The Learjet 35 reaches 872 km/h — 2.5x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 5,291 km for the Learjet 35. The Learjet 35 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 738 for the Learjet 35. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $0.5M for the Learjet 35. The Learjet 35 first flew 9 years before the 208 Caravan (1973 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 |
| Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 22 August 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 738 units |
| Average unit price | $0.5 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 872 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,291 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 is faster with a maximum speed of 872 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a longer range at 5,291 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 35?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 35?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 35?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Learjet 35 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 entered service first in 1973, 11 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 35?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 738 units of the Learjet 35.