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208 Caravan vs Short 330

208 Caravan vs Short 330 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 350 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 10,387 kg, built 3,000 vs 141 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Short 330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short 330
Specifications
208 Caravan Short 330
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Short Brothers
First flight 9 December 1982 22 August 1974
Year introduced 1984 1976
Number produced 3000 units 141 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 22.8 m
Height 4.3 m 5.0 m
Length 12.7 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 895 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.