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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged strips and flexible loading; it typically carries up to 9 passengers (often fewer in executive layouts) and offers roughly 900–1,200 nm range depending on payload and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at speed and efficiency, generally seating 6–9 passengers with about 1,700–1,900 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for “jet” speed with strong short/rough‑field capability; it commonly seats 6–10 passengers and delivers roughly 1,800–2,000 nm range. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft with a typical 4–6 passenger cabin (up to 6 seats total) and about 1,400–1,600 nm range. In category terms, the Caravan is utility first, the Avanti EVO is a fast turboprop business aircraft, the PC‑24 is a versatile light jet, and the M600 SLS is an owner‑flown turboprop with advanced automation.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats866
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)153020761406
Max Cabin Seats710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)377566802200
Standard Cabin Seats664
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats865
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)360050003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23ISA + 55
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.352.229.7
Wingspan (ft)47.155.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.14
Cabin Length (ft)14.92312.3
Overall Height (ft)13.117.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.29020
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165