Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Cessna Skylane vs Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Cessna Skyhawk
Cessna Skylane
Cessna Turbo Stationair
Cessna Caravan
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
ManufacturerCessnaCessnaCessnaCessnaPilatus
Aircraft Type172 Skyhawk182 Skylane206 Turbo StationairCaravanPC-12 NGX
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $415,000 $530,000 $745,000 $2,355,000$5,350,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 118$ 146$ 174$ 571$ 793
DOC / nm$ 0.95$ 1.01$ 1.08$ 3.07$ 2.78
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.24$ 0.25$ 0.18$ 0.38$ 0.46
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)124145161186290
Max Range (nm)64091570310701866
Useful Load (lbs)---33053692
Total Seats446108
Cockpit--222
Standard Cabin Seats--486
Max Cabin Seats---99
Min Crew---11
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Weights
MRAMP (lbs)---803510495
MTOW (lbs)255031003789800010450
MLW (lbs)25502950360078009921
MZFW (lbs)----9039
BOW (lbs)---49306803
BEW (lbs)---47306758
Useful Load (lbs)---33053692
Max Payload (lbs)---30702235
Fuel Capacity (lbs)31852252222242704
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)---1081-
Payload Max Fuel (lbs)---1081988
Max Baggage Weight (lbs)120200180325-
Dimensions
Wingspan (ft)36.1363652.153.33
Overall Height (ft)99.49.41514
Length (ft)27.22928.337.647.25
Cabin Height (ft)44.14.24.54.9
Cabin Width (ft)3.43.53.65.45
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)----4.25
Cabin Length (ft)11.911.212.112.816.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3032113240
Engine
No. of Engines11111
ManufacturerCessnaCessnaCessnaCessnaPilatus
ModelIO-360-L2AIO-540-AB1A5TIO-540-AJ1APT6A-114APT6E-67XP
Horsepower2002453506751200
Flat Rating---ISA + 31ISA + 35
FADECNoNoNoYesYes
TBO (hrs)20002000200036005000
TBO (yrs)121212--
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas--
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected--
Fuel Capacity (gal)428787--
Usable Fuel (gal)----402
Avionics
Flight DeckGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
EFIS---1 x Garmin GEA 71-
FMS----1
AutopilotGarmin GFC 700Garmin GFC 700Garmin GFC 700-1
PFD1112 x Garmin GDU 1050A2
MFD1111 x Garmin GDU 1050A1
GPS---11
AHRS---2 x GRS 791
ADC---2 x Garmin GDC 72-
Transponder1111 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out1
VHF Com11122
VHF NAV11122
DME---1 x Bendix/King KN-63-
Cabin
Total Seats446108
Cockpit--222
Standard Cabin Seats--486
Max Cabin Seats---99
Min Crew---11
Cargo Door---YesYes
Lavatory---NoOptional
Lavatory Location----FWD
Galley / Refreshment---NoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)----13100
Cabin Pressure (psi)---Un-Pressurized5.8
Other
Prop ManufacturerMcCauleyMcCauleyMcCauleyMcCauleyHartzell
Prop Description2-Blade Metal Fixed3-Blade Constant3-Blade Constant3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering5-Blade Comp
Gear TypeFloatFloatFloatFixed WheelsRetractable
Float TypeAmphibAmphibAmphib--
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)124145161186290
Long Range Cruise (ktas)---157225
Stall Speed - Clean (kias)48495761-
Stall Speed - Flaps (kias)----67
Max Range (nm)64091570310701866
Max Range Crew + 4 (nm)---9091803
Max Range Crew + 6 (nm)---6631568
Max Range Crew + 8 (nm)---4171057
Take-off Roll (ft)1630151419701160-
Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft)---20552602
Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10)---29734270
Landing Roll (ft)133513501395715-
Landing >50ft Obst. (ft)---16252170
Max Climb Rate (fpm)73092496012341920
Service Ceiling (ft)1400018100260002500030000
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