208 Caravan vs PC-6 Porter
American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Cessna |
First flight | 9 December 1982 |
Year of introduction | 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 | π¨π Switzerland |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Pilatus |
First flight | 4 May 1959 |
Year of introduction | 1960 |
Number produced | 604 units |
Average unit price | $0.1 million |
Wing area | 26.0 mΒ² β |
Wingspan | 15.9 m β |
Height | 4.3 m β |
Length | 12.7 m β |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 7,600 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg β |
Empty weight | 2,073 kg β |
Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW β |