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Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Cessna Caravan

The Cessna Turbo Stationair (typically the pressurized 206/207-class utility single) sits in the high-performance piston category and is aimed at flexible personal and light commercial missions. It generally offers moderate range for regional trips and commonly seats about 5 to 6 people depending on configuration and payload needs. The Cirrus SR22T G6 is a high-performance turbocharged piston aircraft optimized for fast personal travel. It typically delivers comparable or better range than a Turbo Stationair while cruising faster, but with less utility-focused cabin/cargo flexibility. Seating is usually 4 to 5, with practical comfort often best with four adults and baggage. The Cessna Caravan is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft in a different class, built for carrying people or cargo from shorter or rougher strips. It usually provides similar-to-greater practical range depending on load and tanks, and it carries far more: commonly 9 to 14 passengers in commuter layouts (often 9 in many regulatory environments), or substantial freight, making it the most capable for volume and commercial hauling.

SpecCessna Turbo StationairCessna Caravan
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.08$ 3.07
Total Seats610
Flight RulesVFRVFR
ManufacturerCessnaCessna
Aircraft Name206 Turbo StationairCaravan
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7031070
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.18$ 0.38
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats48
Direct Operating Cost$ 174$ 571
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)161186
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $745,000 $2,355,000
Min Crew1
Max Cabin Seats9
Useful Load (lbs)3305
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats610
Standard Cabin Seats48
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelTIO-540-AJ1APT6A-114A
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)20003600
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower350675
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)87
Flat RatingISA + 31
Dimensions
Length (ft)28.337.6
Wingspan (ft)3652.1
Cabin Width (ft)3.65.4
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.5
Cabin Length (ft)12.112.8
Overall Height (ft)9.415
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1132