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Cessna 208 (Caravan)


Light Single-Engine, Turboprop-Powered Utility Aircraft [ 1984 ]



With over 2,500 units built, the Cessna Caravan continues to broaden its foothold across several key markets - both military and civilian.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 06/03/2020 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com


May 2020 - An all-electric version of the Cessna Grand Caravan has made its maiden flight.

Specifications



Service Year
1984

Origin
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United States

Status
ACTIVE
In Active Service.
Crew
1

Production
2,500
UNITS


Cessna Aircraft Company / Textron Aviation - USA
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(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
Transport
General transport functionality to move supplies/cargo or personnel (including wounded and VIP) over range.
Commercial Aviation
Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, ferrying both passengers and goods over range.


Length
37.6 ft
(11.45 m)
Width/Span
52.1 ft
(15.88 m)
Height
14.9 ft
(4.55 m)
Empty Wgt
4,729 lb
(2,145 kg)
MTOW
8,003 lb
(3,630 kg)
Wgt Diff
+3,274 lb
(+1,485 kg)
(Showcased structural values pertain to the Cessna Model 208 production variant)
Installed: 1 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A turboprop engine developing 675 horsepower driving a three-bladed propeller unit at the nose.
Max Speed
214 mph
(345 kph | 186 kts)
Ceiling
24,934 ft
(7,600 m | 5 mi)
Range
1,243 mi
(2,000 km | 1,080 nm)
Rate-of-Climb
1,234 ft/min
(376 m/min)


♦ MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030


(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the Cessna Model 208 production variant. Performance specifications showcased above are subject to environmental factors as well as aircraft configuration. Estimates are made when Real Data not available. Compare this aircraft entry against any other in our database or View aircraft by powerplant type)
None.


Supported Types




(Not all ordnance types may be represented in the showcase above)
Model 208 "Caravan" - Base Series Designation
Model 208 Caravan 675
Model 208A "Cargomaster"
Model 208B "Grand Caravan"
Model 208B "Grand Caravan EX"
Model 208B "Super Cargomaster"
"Caravan Amphibian"
Soloy Pathfinder 21
Model 850 "Caravan"
Model 950 "Grand Caravan"
"Blackhawk Caravan"
"Supervan 900"
XP42A (Upgrade)
U-27A
C-16
C-98
AC-208 "Combat Caravan"


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