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208 Caravan vs MV-75 Cheyenne II

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MV-75 Cheyenne II
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Specifications
208 Caravan MV-75 Cheyenne II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Bell
First flight 9 December 1982 18 December 2017
Year introduced 1984 --
Number produced 3000 units N/A
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 24.9 m
Height 4.3 m 7.0 m
Length 12.7 m 15.4 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 8,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the MV-75 Cheyenne II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 556 km/h for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 3,900 km for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 6,000 m for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. At 14,000 kg MTOW, the MV-75 Cheyenne II is 3.5x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan first flew 35 years before the MV-75 Cheyenne II (1982 vs 2017).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 212 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is longer at 15.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.