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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft in the commuter/cargo category, typically carrying about 9 passengers, with range roughly in the 900–1,200 nm class depending on load and configuration. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large business jet, usually configured for about 13–14 passengers, with intercontinental‑leaning range around 3,900–4,000 nm. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter suited to EMS, law enforcement, and short‑haul transport; it generally seats about 6–8 passengers, with range roughly 300–400 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light “super versatile” business jet designed for mixed mission and rougher/shorter fields than many jets; it typically carries about 8–10 passengers in executive layouts, with range around 2,000 nm. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin capacity among fixed‑wing options, the PC‑24 balances jet speed with field flexibility, the Caravan prioritizes simplicity and payload utility, and the 902 trades range and speed for vertical‑lift access.

SpecPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 3.71
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
ManufacturerPilatus
Aircraft NamePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Standard Cabin Seats6
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats6
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.2
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Overall Height (ft)17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90