208 Caravan vs Y-8
Overview
The 208 Caravan and the Y-8 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Shaanxi respectively.
Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8. The Y-8 operates at altitudes up to 10,400 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the Y-8 is 15:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 169 for the Y-8. The Y-8 first flew 8 years before the 208 Caravan (1974 vs 1982).
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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 medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century based on the Soviet Antonov An-12, and extensively deployed in military and civilian transport operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | 1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 169 units |
| 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 | 121.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 34.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 660 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,615 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 793 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 316 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Y-8?
The Y-8 entered service first in 1981, 3 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Y-8?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.