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208 Caravan vs Socata TBM

208 Caravan vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 344 vs 555 km/h, range 1,980 vs 3,304 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 3,354 kg, built 3,000 vs 1,000 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Socata TBM military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
Specifications
208 Caravan Socata TBM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Socata
First flight 9 December 1982 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1984 1990
Number produced 3000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $4.5 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 12.7 m
Height 4.3 m 4.4 m
Length 12.7 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is faster with a maximum speed of 555 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 211 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Socata TBM?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Socata TBM?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM 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 Socata TBM?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 6 years before the Socata TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Socata TBM?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Socata TBM.