208 Caravan vs P-750 XSTOL
208 Caravan and P-750 XSTOL are closely matched, each topping 3 of 7 metrics.
The Cessna / Textron Aviation 208 Caravan (introduced 1985) and the Pacific Aerospace P-750 XSTOL (introduced 2001) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are utility, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the P-750 XSTOL carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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208 Caravan vs P-750 XSTOL: the key differences
- The P-750 XSTOL delivers 6% more range (208 Caravan: 1,070 nm; P-750 XSTOL: 1,130 nm).
- The 208 Caravan delivers 33% more cruise speed (208 Caravan: 186 kt; P-750 XSTOL: 140 kt).
- The P-750 XSTOL delivers 11% more passenger capacity (208 Caravan: 9 seats; P-750 XSTOL: 10 seats).
- The P-750 XSTOL is the newer design (introduced 2001 versus 1985 for the 208 Caravan), a gap of 16 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 208 Caravan is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (8,000 lbs versus 7,500 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the P-750 XSTOL seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the P-750 XSTOL leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 208 Caravan can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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208 Caravan vs P-750 XSTOL: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the 208 Caravan or the P-750 XSTOL?
The P-750 XSTOL has the longer published range — 1,130 nm versus 1,070 nm for the 208 Caravan.
Does the 208 Caravan or P-750 XSTOL seat more passengers?
The P-750 XSTOL carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 10 seats, compared with 9 on the 208 Caravan.
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or the P-750 XSTOL?
The 208 Caravan cruises faster, at 186 kt versus 140 kt for the P-750 XSTOL.
Which is newer, the 208 Caravan or the P-750 XSTOL?
The P-750 XSTOL is the newer design, introduced in 2001 versus 1985 for the 208 Caravan.
Is the 208 Caravan or the P-750 XSTOL the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 208 Caravan is the larger aircraft — 8,000 lbs versus 7,500 lbs for the P-750 XSTOL.
Should I buy the 208 Caravan or the P-750 XSTOL?
On published specifications the P-750 XSTOL leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 208 Caravan can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the 208 Caravan vs P-750 XSTOL?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.