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208 Caravan vs PA-31 Navajo

208 Caravan vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 344 vs 420 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 2,948 kg, built 3,000 vs 3,942 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
208 Caravan PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piper
First flight 9 December 1982 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1984 1967
Number produced 3000 units 3942 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 12.4 m
Height 4.3 m 4.0 m
Length 12.7 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.