Cessna 208 Caravan

The single-engine turboprop built for cargo and regional passenger service.

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C208 1984–Present Active $2.3 million (2019)

The Cessna 208 Caravan is a high-wing single-engine turboprop introduced in the 1980s. Known for durability and versatility, it serves cargo, commuter, and special mission operators. The aircraft is widely used in remote environments.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Pratt And Whitney PT6A-114A
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
675 shp · 503 kW
Avionics
Garmin G1000 glass cockpit
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
14
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 4 in  ·  1.63 m
Cabin height
4 ft 6 in  ·  1.37 m
Cabin length
17 ft 4 in  ·  5.28 m
Exterior length
37 ft 9 in  ·  11.50 m
Tail height
14 ft 9 in  ·  4.50 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 7 in  ·  1.70 m
Wing span
52 ft 2 in  ·  15.90 m
Baggage volume
31 ft³  ·  0.9 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
8,000 lb  ·  3,650 kg
Max landing weight
7,800 lb  ·  3,550 kg
Max payload
3,050 lb  ·  1,400 kg
Fuel capacity
340 gal · 1,300 L · 1,000 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
186 kt  ·  214 mph  ·  344 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
61 kt  ·  70 mph  ·  113 km/h
Range
1,070 nm  ·  1,230 mi  ·  1,980 km
Fuel burn
2.78 nm/gal  ·  1.36 km/L
Ceiling
25,000 ft  ·  7,600 m
Rate of climb
1,234 ft/min  ·  6 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,050 ft  ·  630 m
Landing distance
1,620 ft  ·  500 m
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Operational Context

Cessna 208 Caravan — single-engine turboprop utility aircraft

The Caravan first flew in 1982 and entered service in 1984. It features a high-wing design, fixed landing gear, and large cargo door. The aircraft was designed for rugged operations from short or unpaved runways.

Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine producing approximately 675 shaft horsepower, the Caravan cruises at around 180 knots (333 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg). Seating typically ranges up to nine passengers, with cargo variants carrying substantial freight loads.

The Caravan has been produced in large numbers and exported globally. It is widely used for freight, commuter, and humanitarian missions. Continuous improvements have kept the model competitive.