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208 Caravan vs Learjet 45

208 Caravan vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 858 km/h, range 1,980 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 9,163 kg, built 3,000 vs 642 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
208 Caravan Learjet 45
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Bombardier
First flight 9 December 1982 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1984 1998
Number produced 3000 units 642 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $3.2 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 14.6 m
Height 4.3 m 4.3 m
Length 12.7 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 514 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a longer range at 3,167 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,163 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 45?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 14 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Learjet 45?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.