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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is best categorized as a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at rugged, short-field, and lower-cost regional missions. It typically offers the shortest range of the three (roughly in the 900–1,200 nm class depending on load and reserves) and commonly seats around 9 passengers in commuter configuration, though it can be arranged for fewer in executive layouts. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft positioned between utility turboprops and light jets, optimized for speed and efficiency on medium routes. Its range is generally longer than the Caravan’s and often comparable to or slightly below many light jets (about 1,400–1,800 nm), with a typical cabin fit of about 6–7 passengers in a high-comfort executive layout. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operations from shorter or semi‑prepared runways compared with many jets. It generally delivers the longest range here (around 1,800–2,000+ nm) and is commonly configured for 6–10 passengers depending on cabin layout.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15302076
Max Cabin Seats710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37756680
Standard Cabin Seats66
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats66
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)36005000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.352.2
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.923
Overall Height (ft)13.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17