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208 Caravan vs PC-6 Porter

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
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Specifications
208 Caravan PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Pilatus
First flight 9 December 1982 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1984 1960
Number produced 3000 units 604 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $60K
Wing area 26.0 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 15.9 m
Height 4.3 m 3.2 m
Length 12.7 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 730 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 1 x 410 kW
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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).

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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.