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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ 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—‰
Wing area 30.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.9 m β—‰
Height 3.2 m β—‰
Length 10.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 244 km/h
Service ceiling 10,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,260 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW β—‰
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