Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, best suited to short and rugged operations rather than long-distance travel. It typically carries around 9 passengers in commuter or executive layouts, and its practical range is roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet positioned above turboprops in speed and comfort, while retaining strong short-field capability. It commonly seats about 6–10 passengers in executive configurations, and offers an approximate range around 2,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to regional and some transcontinental missions. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet optimized for intercontinental travel and maximum cabin space. Typical seating is often in the 12–19 passenger range (with higher-density options possible), and its range is about 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that are out of reach for the PC‑24 and far beyond the Caravan’s mission profile.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.62 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 6680 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 16 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 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 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| FADEC | — | Yes |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 23 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 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 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 |