208 Caravan vs PC-6 Porter

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Picture of 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $2.1 million
Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions.
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1960
Number produced 604 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Wing area 26.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m
Height 4.3 m
Length 12.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW
Wing area 30.2 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m
Height 3.2 m
Length 10.9 m
Maximum speed 244 km/h
Service ceiling 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg
Empty weight 1,260 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW
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