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208 Caravan vs Fairchild Metroliner

208 Caravan vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 344 vs 533 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 6,350 kg, built 3,000 vs 600 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 CaravanFull specs
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild MetrolinerFull specs
Specifications
208 Caravan Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Swearingen
First flight 9 December 1982 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced 3000 units 600 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 14.1 m
Height 4.3 m 5.1 m
Length 12.7 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 189 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Fairchild Metroliner?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Fairchild Metroliner?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 600 units of the Fairchild Metroliner.