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208 Caravan vs Short 360

208 Caravan vs Short 360 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 404 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,595 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 12,292 kg, built 3,000 vs 165 units.

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Specifications
208 Caravan Short 360
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Short Brothers
First flight 9 December 1982 1 June 1981
Year introduced 1984 1982
Number produced 3000 units 165 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $6.2 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 22.8 m
Height 4.3 m 7.2 m
Length 12.7 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 404 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,595 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 12,292 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 7,870 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,062 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Short 360?
The Short 360 is faster with a maximum speed of 404 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Short 360?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Short 360?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Short 360?
The Short 360 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,292 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Short 360?
The Short 360 is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Short 360?
The Short 360 is more expensive at approximately $6.2 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Short 360?
The Short 360 entered service first in 1982, 2 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Short 360?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 165 units of the Short 360.