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208 Caravan vs M28 Skytruck

208 Caravan vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 344 vs 355 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 7,500 kg, built 3,000 vs 176 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 SkytruckFull specs
Specifications
208 Caravan M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna PZL Mielec
First flight 9 December 1982 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1984 1996
Number produced 3000 units 176 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 22.1 m
Height 4.3 m 4.9 m
Length 12.7 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or M28 Skytruck?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the M28 Skytruck's 1,592 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck is longer at 13.1 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or M28 Skytruck?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 12 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or M28 Skytruck?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.