Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged runways and regional hops; it typically carries about 9 passengers (often up to 14–15 in commuter layouts) with a practical range around 900–1,000 nm. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast owner‑operation; it generally seats 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–8 total seats depending on configuration) and offers roughly 1,500–1,700 nm range. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize light jet designed for efficient business travel; it commonly accommodates 8–9 passengers with range around 2,000–2,100 nm. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet with a much bigger cabin and baggage capacity; it typically carries 12–13 passengers (up to 14) and reaches about 3,900–4,000 nm. In short, capacity and range step up from the Caravan, to the TBM’s longer‑leg fast turboprop, to the XLS+ jet, and finally the long‑range Legacy 650E.