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208 Caravan vs King Air 350

208 Caravan vs King Air 350 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 578 km/h, range 1,980 vs 3,345 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 6,804 kg, built 3,000 vs 4,442 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Specifications
208 Caravan King Air 350
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Beechcraft
First flight 9 December 1982 27 October 1972
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced 3000 units 4442 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $7.8 million
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 17.7 m
Height 4.3 m 4.4 m
Length 12.7 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 578 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 3,345 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 6,804 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 4,516 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 783 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 is faster with a maximum speed of 578 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 234 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has a longer range at 3,345 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.