208 Caravan vs Phenom 100
The 208 Caravan and the Phenom 100 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Embraer respectively. The Phenom 100 reaches 722 km/h — 2.1x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,182 km for the Phenom 100. The Phenom 100 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 401 for the Phenom 100. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $4.5M for the Phenom 100. The 208 Caravan first flew 25 years before the Phenom 100 (1982 vs 2007).
| 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 |
| Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 26 July 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 401 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 722 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,182 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,750 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,235 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 385 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 is faster with a maximum speed of 722 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 378 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a longer range at 2,182 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,750 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Phenom 100?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 24 years before the Phenom 100 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Phenom 100?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 401 units of the Phenom 100.