Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Cessna AC-208B Combat Caravan
Category
Country
Production
2009–
Quantity
3,000
Unit Price (current)
$2.8M↗ 6% inflation · 2023→2025
Original Price
$2.6M (2023)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.8M
Original: $2.6M (2023)
Inflation: +%6
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1982
- Service Entry Year1984
- Crew1
- Primary RoleGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine Typeturboprop
- Engine ModelPT6A-140
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)675
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel1,269 kg
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed317 km/h
- Cruise Speed296 km/h
- Stall Speed100 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,400 m
- Ferry Range1,963 km
- Rate of Climb4.3 m/s
- G-Limit3.8
- Takeoff Run422 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length11.46 m
- Wingspan15.88 m
- Height4.32 m
- Wing Area25.96
- Empty Weight2,073 kg
- Loaded Weight3,311 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,629 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload1,200 kg
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Unit Cost2,610,000 USD
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1982
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
- 2023Sale: Philippines (1 units)
17
years in service
3,000
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
Cessna AC-208B Combat CaravanSALES6records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  Philippines | 1 | — | — |
| — |  Iraq | — | — | — |
| — |  Afghanistan | — | — | — |
| — |  Colombia | — | — | — |
| — | Philippines | 2 | — | — |
| — |  Belize | 1 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
103GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT4POST-COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT1317UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS7PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT397PRICE · ALL WEAPONS44PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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