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208 Caravan vs M-18 Dromader

208 Caravan vs M-18 Dromader at a glance — top speed 344 vs 200 km/h, range 1,980 vs 970 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 4,200 kg, built 3,000 vs 759 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
Specifications
208 Caravan M-18 Dromader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna PZL Mielec
First flight 9 December 1982 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1984 1978
Number produced 3000 units 759 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 17.7 m
Height 4.3 m 3.7 m
Length 12.7 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 970 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 2,710 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 1 x 731 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or M-18 Dromader?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 144 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or M-18 Dromader?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or M-18 Dromader?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or M-18 Dromader?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or M-18 Dromader?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 759 units of the M-18 Dromader.