Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, optimized for short/rough fields and cargo or regional shuttle work. It typically carries about 9 passengers and offers moderate range, roughly in the 900–1,200 nautical mile class depending on load and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast owner‑pilot or corporate travel; it generally seats 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to about 6–8 total) and delivers longer range than the Caravan, commonly around 1,300–1,700 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, usually configured for about 8–9 passengers, with transcontinental‑leaning capability around 1,800–2,100 nautical miles, trading runway flexibility for higher cruise speed. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet designed to combine jet speed with access to shorter and semi‑prepared runways; it typically seats 8–10 passengers and offers range broadly similar to the XLS+ (about 1,900–2,000+ nautical miles), while emphasizing operational flexibility.