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F406 Caravan II vs Fairchild Metroliner

F406 Caravan II vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 423 vs 533 km/h, range 2,135 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 4,246 vs 6,350 kg, built 99 vs 600 units.

Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan IIFull specs
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild MetrolinerFull specs
Specifications
F406 Caravan II Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Reims-Cessna Swearingen
First flight 22 September 1983 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1985 1972
Number produced 99 units 600 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.1 m 14.1 m
Height 4.0 m 5.1 m
Length 12.0 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 423 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 2,135 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,246 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 2,283 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 373 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F406 Caravan II or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F406 Caravan II or Fairchild Metroliner?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F406 Caravan II or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the F406 Caravan II's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F406 Caravan II or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the F406 Caravan II or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F406 Caravan II or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 13 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F406 Caravan II or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.