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208 Caravan vs Cirrus SR-20

208 Caravan vs Cirrus SR-20 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 287 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 1,383 kg, built 3,000 vs 1,459 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 CaravanFull specs
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20Full specs
Specifications
208 Caravan Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cirrus
First flight 9 December 1982 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1984 1999
Number produced 3000 units 1459 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $630K
Wing area 26.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 11.7 m
Height 4.3 m 2.5 m
Length 12.7 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR-20?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR-20?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR-20?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR-20?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR-20?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR-20?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR-20?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 15 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR-20?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,459 units of the Cirrus SR-20.