The story
The Cessna Caravan goes everywhere — Alaska bush strips, African savannas, Caribbean islands. It's the Swiss Army knife of aviation: cargo, passengers, skydiving, whatever you need.
FedEx asked Cessna for a windowless freighter version, the Cargomaster, and became the Caravan's standard carrier. Caravans have been the backbone of its small-town feeder network ever since.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Cessna 208 Caravan?
High-wing, single turboprop with a long nose and fixed landing gear (some on floats). Many carry a big cargo pod under the belly. The windowless ones in FedEx colors are Cargomaster feeders.
What does a Cessna 208 Caravan sound like?
Single PT6A whistle — the sound of small-town airports everywhere.
How fast is the Cessna 208 Caravan?
Top speed is 186 kts.
How many passengers does the Cessna 208 Caravan carry?
Up to 13. A typical layout is 9 (cargo/pax).
How far can the Cessna 208 Caravan fly?
Range is about 1,070 nmi.
How big is the Cessna 208 Caravan?
It is 37 ft 7 in long and 52 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the Cessna 208 Caravan first fly?
Its first flight was in 1982.
How many Cessna 208 Caravans have been built?
3,000+ built.
How rare is a Cessna 208 Caravan in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Cessna 208 Caravan catch is worth 25 points.
