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208 Caravan vs Quest Kodiak

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
208 Caravan Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Quest
First flight 9 December 1982 16 October 2004
Year introduced 1984 2008
Number produced 3000 units 300 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $3 million
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 13.7 m
Height 4.3 m -- m
Length 12.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Quest Kodiak?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has a longer range at 2,096 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Quest Kodiak?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Quest Kodiak?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Quest Kodiak?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 24 years before the Quest Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Quest Kodiak?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 300 units of the Quest Kodiak.