208 Caravan vs Y-7
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the Y-7 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Xian respectively.
Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 503 km/h for the Y-7. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,982 km for the Y-7. The Y-7 operates at altitudes up to 8,750 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 21,800 kg MTOW, the Y-7 is 5.5x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The Y-7 first flew 12 years before the 208 Caravan (1970 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| Chinese twin turboprop transport and passenger aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used for military transport and civil aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 25 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 75.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 503 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,982 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,750 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,988 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Y-7?
The Y-7 is faster with a maximum speed of 503 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a longer range at 1,982 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher service ceiling at 8,750 meters (28,707 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,800 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Y-7?
The Y-7 is longer at 24.2 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.