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208 Caravan vs Vulcanair P68

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
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Specifications
208 Caravan Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Vulcanair
First flight 9 December 1982 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1984 1971
Number produced 3000 units 431 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $1.2 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 12.0 m
Height 4.3 m 3.4 m
Length 12.7 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 75 kW
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the Vulcanair P68 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Vulcanair respectively.

Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 322 km/h for the Vulcanair P68. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,043 km for the Vulcanair P68. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 5,850 m for the Vulcanair P68.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 431 for the Vulcanair P68. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $1.25M for the Vulcanair P68. The Vulcanair P68 first flew 12 years before the 208 Caravan (1970 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Vulcanair P68?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Vulcanair P68?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Vulcanair P68?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Vulcanair P68?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Vulcanair P68?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Vulcanair P68 at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 entered service first in 1971, 13 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Vulcanair P68?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 431 units of the Vulcanair P68.