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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane best suited to short, rough-field regional hauling; it typically carries around 9–14 people depending on interior and mission and offers solid regional range (roughly 900–1,200 nm) at modest speeds. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter optimized for short‑range point‑to‑point access and training/utility work; it generally seats about 5 and has relatively limited range (about 300–400 nm). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine business jet aimed at fast regional-to-continental travel, usually configured for about 6–10 passengers, with far longer range than the others (about 1,800–2,000+ nm) and higher cruise speed, while still capable of operating from shorter runways than many jets. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter for personal/corporate utility; it typically seats about 4–5 with range commonly around 300–350 nm.

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