Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Caravan (208) and standard Grand Caravan (208B) are rugged single‑engine turboprops in the utility/commuter category, typically configured for about 9 passengers (sometimes more in special commuter layouts), with range commonly in the roughly 900–1,200 nautical mile class depending on load, reserves, and options. The Grand Caravan EX is a higher‑power evolution aimed at better hot‑and‑high and payload performance; it remains a utility/commuter aircraft with similar seating (around 9 passengers) and broadly similar real‑world range, often still around the 1,000‑nautical‑mile neighborhood but sensitive to payload. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is also a utility/STOL turboprop, generally seating up to about 10 occupants including the pilot (often marketed as 9 passengers), with range typically around about 1,000–1,100 nautical miles depending on configuration and mission. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized personal/business turboprop, usually carrying 5–6 passengers plus a pilot, with a longer, faster cross‑country mission and range commonly around roughly 1,400–1,500 nautical miles.