GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

208 Caravan vs Learjet 35

208 Caravan vs Learjet 35 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 872 km/h, range 1,980 vs 5,291 km, built 3,000 vs 738 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Bombardier Learjet 35 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 35
Specifications
208 Caravan Learjet 35
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Bombardier
First flight 9 December 1982 22 August 1973
Year introduced 1984 1973
Number produced 3000 units 738 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $500K
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 12.0 m
Height 4.3 m -- m
Length 12.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 872 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 5,291 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 4,152 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW --
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs

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.