Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,695,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 571 | $ 614 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 186 | 195 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1070 | 920 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 3305 | 3532 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 10 | 10 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 9 | 12 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 8035 | 8842 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 8000 | 8807 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | 7800 | 8500 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 4930 | 5510 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 4730 | 5310 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 3305 | 3532 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 3070 | 3190 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 2224 | 2246 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1081 | 1286 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1081 | 1086 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | 325 | 1410 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 52.1 | 52.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 15 | 15.1 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 37.6 | 41.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 12.8 | 16.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 32 | 32 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 |
| Horsepower | 200 | 675 | 867 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3600 | 4000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | - | 335 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| EFIS | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | 1 Garmin GEA 71 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | - | - |
| PFD | 1 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A |
| MFD | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A |
| GPS | - | 1 | - |
| AHRS | - | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 x GRS 79 |
| ADC | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 10 | 10 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 8 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 9 | 12 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | No | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | No | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Float | Fixed Wheels | Fixed Wheels |
| Float Type | Amphib | - | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 186 | 195 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 157 | 165 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | 61 | 61 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1070 | 920 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | 909 | 815 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 663 | 621 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 417 | 420 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | 1160 | 1399 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2055 | 1836 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 2973 | 3661 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | 715 | 1004 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1625 | 1836 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 1234 | 1275 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 25000 | 25000 |