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F406 Caravan II vs O-2 Skymaster

F406 Caravan II vs O-2 Skymaster at a glance — top speed 423 vs 320 km/h, range 2,135 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 4,246 vs 2,449 kg, built 99 vs 532 units.

Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Cessna O-2 Skymaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 O-2 Skymaster
Specifications
F406 Caravan II O-2 Skymaster
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Reims-Cessna Cessna
First flight 22 September 1983 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1985 1967
Number produced 99 units 532 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 15.1 m 11.6 m
Height 4.0 m 2.8 m
Length 12.0 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 423 km/h 320 km/h
Operational range 2,135 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,246 kg 2,449 kg
Empty weight 2,283 kg 1,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 373 kW 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F406 Caravan II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F406 Caravan II is faster with a maximum speed of 423 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F406 Caravan II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the F406 Caravan II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the F406 Caravan II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,246 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the F406 Caravan II or O-2 Skymaster?
The F406 Caravan II is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F406 Caravan II or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster entered service first in 1967, 18 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F406 Caravan II or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in greater numbers with 532 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.