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Cessna 404 Titan vs F406 Caravan II

Cessna 404 Titan vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 430 vs 423 km/h, range 3,410 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 3,810 vs 4,246 kg, built 396 vs 99 units.

Cessna 404 Titan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 404 TitanFull specs
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan IIFull specs
Specifications
Cessna 404 Titan F406 Caravan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Reims-Cessna
First flight 26 February 1975 22 September 1983
Year introduced 1976 1985
Number produced 396 units 99 units
Average unit price $350K $3 million
Wing area 22.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 15.1 m
Height 4.1 m 4.0 m
Length 12.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 430 km/h 423 km/h
Operational range 3,410 km 2,135 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,810 kg 4,246 kg
Empty weight 2,193 kg 2,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 373 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 404 Titan or F406 Caravan II?
The Cessna 404 Titan is faster with a maximum speed of 430 km/h compared to the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 404 Titan or F406 Caravan II?
The Cessna 404 Titan has a longer range at 3,410 km compared to the F406 Caravan II's 2,135 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 404 Titan or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Cessna 404 Titan's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 404 Titan or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,246 kg compared to the Cessna 404 Titan's 3,810 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 404 Titan or F406 Caravan II?
Both the Cessna 404 Titan and F406 Caravan II are 12.0 meters long.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 404 Titan or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Cessna 404 Titan at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 404 Titan or F406 Caravan II?
The Cessna 404 Titan entered service first in 1976, 9 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 404 Titan or F406 Caravan II?
The Cessna 404 Titan has been produced in greater numbers with 396 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.