208 Caravan vs Y-8
208 Caravan vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 660 km/h, range 1,980 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 61,000 kg, built 3,000 vs 169 units.
Specifications
|
208 Caravan |
Y-8 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Cessna |
Shaanxi |
| First flight |
9 December 1982 |
1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced |
1984 |
1981 |
| Number produced |
3000 units |
169 units |
| Average unit price |
$2.1 million |
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| Wing area |
26.0 m² |
121.9 m² |
| Wingspan |
15.9 m |
38.0 m |
| Height |
4.3 m |
11.2 m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
34.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
344 km/h |
660 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,980 km |
5,615 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,600 m |
10,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,970 kg |
61,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,073 kg |
35,490 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 505 kW
|
4 x 3,170 kW
|
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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.
