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208 Caravan vs GAF Nomad

208 Caravan vs GAF Nomad at a glance — top speed 344 vs 311 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,350 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 3,855 kg, built 3,000 vs 172 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Specifications
208 Caravan GAF Nomad
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna GAF
First flight 9 December 1982 23 July 1971
Year introduced 1984 1975
Number produced 3000 units 172 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 31.1 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 16.5 m
Height 4.3 m 5.5 m
Length 12.7 m 12.6 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 3,855 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 2,150 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 313 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or GAF Nomad?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or GAF Nomad?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the GAF Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or GAF Nomad?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or GAF Nomad?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or GAF Nomad?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the GAF Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad entered service first in 1975, 9 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or GAF Nomad?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.