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208 Caravan vs P.166

208 Caravan vs P.166 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 400 km/h, range 1,980 vs 2,084 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 4,300 kg, built 3,000 vs 154 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Specifications
208 Caravan P.166
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piaggio
First flight 9 December 1982 26 November 1957
Year introduced 1984 --
Number produced 3000 units 154 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 13.5 m
Height 4.3 m 5.0 m
Length 12.7 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 400 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,084 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 8,535 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 2,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 448 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or P.166?
The P.166 is faster with a maximum speed of 400 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or P.166?
The P.166 has a longer range at 2,084 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or P.166?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the P.166's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or P.166?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.