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208 Caravan vs VC-25 "Air Force One"

208 Caravan vs VC-25 "Air Force One" at a glance — top speed 344 vs 1,014 km/h, range 1,980 vs 12,600 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 377,842 kg, built 3,000 vs 2 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 CaravanFull specs
Boeing VC-25 "Air Force One" military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VC-25 "Air Force One"Full specs
Specifications
208 Caravan VC-25 "Air Force One"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Boeing
First flight 9 December 1982 1 September 1989
Year introduced 1984 1990
Number produced 3000 units 2 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $325 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 59.6 m
Height 4.3 m 19.3 m
Length 12.7 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 12,600 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 670 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 6 years before the VC-25 "Air Force One" which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 2 units of the VC-25 "Air Force One".