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

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, optimized for rugged short-field work and simple, high-volume operations. It typically offers the shortest range of the three at roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles (depending on load and reserves) and carries the most people in standard airline-style layouts, commonly up to about 14 passengers, making it strong for regional shuttle and cargo-friendly missions. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at speed and efficiency for owner-operators. It generally flies farther than the Caravan, around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, but with a much smaller cabin, usually seating about 4–6 passengers in typical executive configurations. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet designed to combine business-jet speed with rough/short runway flexibility. It typically has the longest range here, about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, and seats around 6–10 passengers depending on configuration, balancing cabin size with jet performance.