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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 910

The Beechcraft Denali and Daher TBM 910 sit in the higher-performance single‑engine turboprop category, while the Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX emphasize utility and short/rough-field work. For range, the TBM 910 typically offers the longest legs, often around 1,500+ nautical miles depending on load and reserves, making it well suited to fast, longer point‑to‑point travel. The Denali is generally positioned below the TBM but above the Caravan family, with an expected range roughly around the 1,000–1,500 nautical mile class depending on final configuration. The Caravan and Grand Caravan EX usually deliver shorter ranges, commonly in the several-hundred to roughly 1,000 nautical mile bracket, optimized more for regional missions than long cross‑country speed. On passenger capacity, the Caravan family leads: standard Caravan seating is commonly up to about 9 passengers, and the stretched Grand Caravan EX is often configured similarly (or slightly higher depending on layout) with more cabin volume. The Denali and TBM 910 are typically arranged for about 4–6 passengers in more premium, business‑oriented interiors.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna CaravanCessna Grand Caravan EXDaher TBM 910
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 3.07$ 3.15$ 2.25
Min Crew1111
Total Seats1110106
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaDaher TBM
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliCaravanGrand Caravan EXTBM 910
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)160010709641730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.38$ 0.39$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats9912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3280330533322908
Standard Cabin Seats7884
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 571$ 614$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285186195330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$2,355,000$2,695,000$4,250,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoNo
Min Crew1111
Total Seats1110106
Max Cabin Seats9912
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)5Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized6.2
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats7884
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1106514390
Cargo DoorYesYes
Galley LocationMID
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A-114APT6A-140PT6A-66D
No. of Engines1111
FADECYesYesYes
TBO (hrs)360040003500
Horsepower675867850
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 24ISA + 49
Fuel Capacity (gal)335291
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8637.641.635.3
Wingspan (ft)54.352.152.142.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.55.45.44
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.54.54.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.816.813.4
Overall Height (ft)4.651515.114.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)48323230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123