Cessna 208 Caravan
Cessna 208 Caravan family · First flight 1982 · In production
The Cessna 208 Caravan is a Cessna commercial airliner that entered service in 1984, typically seating 9 to 13 passengers. It cruises at 214 mph (186 kn, 344 km/h) on one pratt & whitney canada pt6a-114a turboprop, with a published range of 1,070 nautical miles (1,982 km). Today it is flown by carriers including FedEx Feeder, Cape Air, Caverton Helicopters.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1982
- Entered service
- 1984
- Status
- In production
- Typical capacity
- 9 to 13
- Range
- 1,070 nautical miles (1,982 km)
- Cruise speed
- 214 mph (186 kn, 344 km/h)
- Length
- 11.46 m (37 ft 7 in)
- Wingspan
- 15.87 m (52 ft 1 in)
- Engines
- One Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A turboprop
Airlines that fly the Cessna 208 Caravan
- FedEx Feeder
- Cape Air
- Caverton Helicopters
- Grant Aviation
- Tropic Air
- Mokulele Airlines
Frequently asked about the Cessna 208 Caravan
When did the Cessna 208 Caravan enter service?
The Cessna 208 Caravan first flew in 1982 and entered commercial service in 1984.
What is the range of the Cessna 208 Caravan?
The Cessna 208 Caravan has a published range of 1,070 nautical miles (1,982 km), powered by One Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A turboprop.
How many passengers does the Cessna 208 Caravan carry?
Typical seating is 9 to 13 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Cessna 208 Caravan still in production?
Status: In production.
Which airlines operate the Cessna 208 Caravan?
Major operators include FedEx Feeder, Cape Air, Caverton Helicopters, among others.
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