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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged operations and flexibility rather than speed or luxury. It typically carries about 9 passengers in commuter configuration (often fewer in executive or special‑mission layouts) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 900–1,000+ nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and conditions. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop positioned as a personal/business aircraft. It generally seats 5–6 passengers and trades some payload and cabin volume for higher cruise speeds and owner‑pilot avionics/automation. Typical range is roughly around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles, varying with power settings and loading. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental missions and premium comfort. It commonly accommodates around 13–19 passengers in executive layouts (with maximum seating higher in dense configurations) and is designed for about 7,500 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Dubai under favorable conditions.

SpecGulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats166
ManufacturerGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft NameG700M600
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75001406
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 2.19
Flight RulesIFR
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats165
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats124
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
ModelPearl 700PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On Condition3600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines21
FADECNo
Horsepower600
Flat RatingISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.929.7
Wingspan (ft)10343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.254
Cabin Length (ft)56.912.3
Overall Height (ft)25.411.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165