Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier

The Cessna Skyhawk (172) is a light, single‑engine piston aircraft in the trainer/personal‑transport category. It typically carries 3–4 people and has a range on the order of about 600–800 nautical miles, depending on configuration, power setting, and reserves. The Cessna Caravan (208) is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at regional transport, cargo, and special missions. It commonly seats up to about 9 passengers (or equivalent cargo) and offers roughly 900–1,100 nautical miles of range. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX (208B) is a stretched, more capable Caravan variant with a higher‑power turboprop, optimized for hot‑and‑high performance and heavier payloads. Passenger capacity is similar (generally up to about 9), with range broadly comparable to the Caravan, often around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger twin‑engine turboprop utility aircraft designed for freight and regional airline operations. It typically seats around 19 passengers and has an approximate range of about 900–1,200 nautical miles, with strong payload capability.