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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short, rough fields, offering moderate range and the highest passenger capacity of this group, typically configured for about 9 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter in a different mission category, optimized for vertical lift and short hops; it has the shortest range here and a much smaller cabin, generally carrying around 4–5 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet aimed at fast business travel and flexible operations, combining the longest practical range of the four with a typical passenger load around 6–10 depending on layout. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, offering longer range than the Caravan and helicopter but usually less than the PC‑24, with a typical seating capacity around 5–6 passengers. Overall, capacity favors the Caravan, speed and longer-range business travel favor the PC‑24, efficient owner‑flown travel favors the M600, and point‑to‑point access without runways uniquely favors the 480B.

SpecPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
ManufacturerPilatusPiper
Aircraft NamePC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)20761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats10
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66802200
Standard Cabin Seats64
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew11
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats65
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats64
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)50003600
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines21
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.229.7
Wingspan (ft)55.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.14
Cabin Length (ft)2312.3
Overall Height (ft)17.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165