Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for regional transport into shorter or rougher strips. It trades speed and cabin refinement for simplicity and payload, with range generally around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load, and seating commonly about 9–14 passengers (often configured around 9 in commuter use). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range here, roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, and usually carries about 10–19 passengers in executive layouts. The Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter, optimized for offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility roles. Its range is far shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft, typically a few hundred nautical miles (often ~400–500 nm, configuration dependent), with seating commonly around 16–19. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/midsize business jet designed for versatility and operations from shorter runways. It typically ranges about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles and carries about 6–10 passengers in executive configurations (more in high‑density seating).
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 651 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 23 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | — | 90 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |