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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged utility single‑engine turboprop, typically used for short regional hops and unimproved strips. It generally offers the shortest range of this group (roughly 900–1,200 nm, depending on payload) but the highest practical passenger capacity, commonly seating about 9–14 in commuter layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and owner‑pilot use. It carries fewer passengers (typically 4–6 in executive seating, up to about 8 with options) but delivers longer legs than the Caravan, commonly around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a distinctive twin‑turboprop business aircraft, usually seating about 6–9 passengers. It combines jet‑like cruise speeds with turboprop efficiency and typically offers range in the same general band as the TBM, around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet aimed at versatile business missions, usually configured for about 6–10 passengers. It tends to provide the longest range here (often around 1,700–2,000+ nm) while adding jet performance and a larger, more flexible cabin.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837756680
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.299.3
Standard Cabin Seats466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400023500
Max Cabin Seats710
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.147.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)46.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.923
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Overall Height (ft)13.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17