208 Caravan vs Short 330
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the Short 330 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Short Brothers respectively.
Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 350 km/h for the Short 330. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,695 km for the Short 330. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 330. At 10,387 kg MTOW, the Short 330 is 2.6x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 141 for the Short 330. The Short 330 first flew 8 years before the 208 Caravan (1974 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
| 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 |
| British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 22 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 141 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,695 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,387 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,680 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 448 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Short 330?
The Short 330 is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Short 330?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Short 330's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Short 330?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Short 330?
The Short 330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Short 330?
The Short 330 is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Short 330?
The Short 330 entered service first in 1976, 8 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Short 330?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.