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Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Skylane is a single‑engine piston aircraft in the high‑performance personal/trainer category, typically carrying about 3–4 passengers plus a pilot (up to 4–5 seats usable depending on loading), with a typical range around 800–1,000 nautical miles. The Cessna Turbo Stationair steps up to a six‑seat, single‑engine piston utility platform, offering similar or slightly longer typical range (often roughly 900–1,100 nautical miles) and better high‑altitude performance due to turbocharging. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a rugged single‑engine turboprop built for short/rough‑field utility and regional missions, commonly configured for 8–10 passengers, with typical range about 1,000–1,200 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a premium, pressurized single‑engine turboprop in the executive/utility class, usually seating 6–9 passengers, with typical range roughly 1,700–1,900 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized personal/business single‑engine turboprop, generally carrying about 4–6 passengers, with typical range around 1,400–1,500 nautical miles.

SpecCessna SkylaneCessna Turbo StationairPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
DOC / nm$ 1.01$ 1.08$ 2.78$ 2.19
Total Seats4686
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaCessnaPilatusPiper
Aircraft Name182 Skylane206 Turbo StationairPC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)91570318031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.25$ 0.18$ 0.46$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Direct Operating Cost$ 146$ 174$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)145161290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $530,000 $745,000 $5,350,000$3,081,400
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats464
Min Crew11
Max Cabin Seats9
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Cabin
Total Seats4685
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats464
LavatoryOptionalNo
Min Crew11
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310012600
Galley LocationMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNoNoYesNo
ModelIO-540-AB1A5TIO-540-AJ1APT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)2000200050003600
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower2453501200600
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)8787260
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 55
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)2928.347.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)363653.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.654.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14.24.94
Cabin Length (ft)11.212.116.912.3
Overall Height (ft)9.49.41411.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)32114020
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165