208 Caravan vs GA8 Airvan
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| 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 |
| Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | GippsAero |
| First flight | 3 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 250 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 19.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 241 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,814 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 997 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 227 kW ◉ |