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208 Caravan vs Cirrus SR22

208 Caravan vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 343 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 1,633 kg, built 3,000 vs 8,785 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
208 Caravan Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cirrus
First flight 9 December 1982 1 November 2000
Year introduced 1984 2001
Number produced 3000 units 8785 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $850K
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 11.7 m
Height 4.3 m 2.7 m
Length 12.7 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR22?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR22?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR22?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR22?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR22?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR22?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR22?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 17 years before the Cirrus SR22 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.