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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short‑ to medium‑range hauling and rugged operations; it typically carries around 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and is best suited to regional legs rather than long cross‑country range. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/corporate category, optimized for fast, longer trips with a typical seating capacity of about 4–6 passengers (up to roughly 6–7 including pilot, depending on layout) and substantially greater range than the Caravan. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, primarily a utility/training/tour platform with short range relative to fixed‑wing aircraft and seating commonly around 4–5 occupants. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet, designed for longer‑range, higher‑speed travel with a typical cabin fit of about 6–10 passengers and the longest practical range and cruise capability of the group, while also retaining the flexibility to operate from shorter or less‑prepared runways than many jets.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop—
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29086680
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats—10
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew Rest—No
Jump Seat—No
Cargo Door—Yes
Max Cabin Seats—10
Lavatory Location—FWD
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower850—
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—3435
No. of Engines—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)45.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.423
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)—17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—90