CESSNA 208 CARAVAN

Passengers 8

The Cessna 208 Caravan and its many variations are popular single-engined turboprops that typically fly eight passengers on short-haul regional flights and reach hard-to-access airstrips.

About this aircraft

• The original Cessna 208 Caravan was certified in 1984 and has since undergone a number of design evolutions.
• Its cabin can seat between six to nine passengers depending on configuration. If owned, a further passenger can sit in the cockpit with a single pilot, although this isn’t possible on a charter.
• The original Cessna 208 can travel almost 2,000 km depending on variables.
• Its baggage compartment is large enough for one suitcase per passenger.
• The aircraft is known for its ability to use rough fields and airstrips, its economical operation and its versatility for high speeds and heavy loads.
• Over 1,500 Caravans have been delivered since the 208 entered service.

The Cessna 208’s popularity and versatility have led to many variants. The 208 Caravan 675 has higher-powered engines, while the 208 Cargomaster is a windowless version designed to carry goods. The 208B Grand Caravan is longer and carries more passengers; the Super Cargomaster is the same size but designed to carry goods. The latest 208B Grand Caravan EX is fitted with a more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 engine.