208 Caravan vs GA8 Airvan
The 208 Caravan and the GA8 Airvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and GippsAero respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 241 km/h for the GA8 Airvan. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,352 km for the GA8 Airvan. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 6,100 m for the GA8 Airvan. At 3,970 kg MTOW, the 208 Caravan is 2.2x the GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 250 for the GA8 Airvan. The 208 Caravan first flew 13 years before the GA8 Airvan (1982 vs 1995).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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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 |
| Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | GippsAero |
| First flight | 3 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 250 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 19.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 241 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,352 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,814 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 997 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 227 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the GA8 Airvan's 1,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or GA8 Airvan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 250 units of the GA8 Airvan.