Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Cessna Skylane vs Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | 182 Skylane | 206 Turbo Stationair | Caravan |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $530,000 | $745,000 | $2,355,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 146 | $ 174 | $ 571 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.07 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.38 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 145 | 161 | 186 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 915 | 703 | 1070 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | - | - | 3305 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 4 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | - | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | - | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | - | 8035 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 3100 | 3789 | 8000 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | 2950 | 3600 | 7800 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | - | 4930 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | - | - | 4730 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | - | - | 3305 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | - | 3070 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 522 | 522 | 2224 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | - | 1081 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | - | 1081 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | 200 | 180 | 325 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | 36 | 52.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 15 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 29 | 28.3 | 37.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 11.2 | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 32 | 11 | 32 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-114A |
| Horsepower | 200 | 245 | 350 | 675 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | - | ISA + 31 |
| FADEC | No | No | No | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 87 | 87 | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| EFIS | - | - | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | - |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A |
| GPS | - | - | - | 1 |
| AHRS | - | - | - | 2 x GRS 79 |
| ADC | - | - | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DME | - | - | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 4 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | - | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | - | - | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | - | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | - | - | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | - | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | - | Un-Pressurized |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Float | Float | Float | Fixed Wheels |
| Float Type | Amphib | Amphib | Amphib | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 145 | 161 | 186 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | - | - | 157 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | 49 | 57 | 61 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 915 | 703 | 1070 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | - | 909 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | - | 663 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | - | 417 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | 1514 | 1970 | 1160 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 2055 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | - | 2973 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | 1350 | 1395 | 715 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 1625 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 924 | 960 | 1234 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 18100 | 26000 | 25000 |