208 Caravan vs PC-6 Porter
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the PC-6 Porter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Pilatus respectively.
Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 244 km/h for the PC-6 Porter. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 730 km for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan.
The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 604 for the PC-6 Porter. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $0.06M for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter first flew 23 years before the 208 Caravan (1959 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 4 May 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 604 units |
| Average unit price | $60K |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 244 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 730 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,260 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or PC-6 Porter?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or PC-6 Porter?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or PC-6 Porter?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or PC-6 Porter?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or PC-6 Porter?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 24 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or PC-6 Porter?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.