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Cessna Caravan vs Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 vs Diamond Aircraft Da50 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna Caravan is a rugged utility turboprop suited to short or unimproved strips, prioritizing payload and simplicity over speed; it typically offers moderate range and the highest practical passenger/cargo capacity of this group, commonly seating up to around 9 passengers depending on configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop optimized for fast owner-operator travel; it generally has long range for its class but carries fewer people, usually 4–6 in comfort (up to about 6–7 with tighter seating). The Diamond DA50 is a modern single-engine piston aircraft aimed at efficient personal and business travel; it has moderate range and typically seats 4–5. The Diamond DA62 is a twin-engine piston designed for family, business, or light charter use; it offers good range and a larger cabin, typically seating 5–7. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin-turboprop business aircraft emphasizing speed and cabin comfort; it generally provides long range and seats about 7–9, with performance and cruise speed closer to light jets than most turboprops.

SpecCessna CaravanDaher TBM 960Diamond Aircraft DA50Diamond Aircraft DA62Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22—22
DOC / nm$ 3.07$ 2.25—$ 1.18—
Min Crew11——1
Total Seats106558
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaDaher TBMDiamond AircraftDiamond AircraftPiaggio
Aircraft NameCaravanTBM 960DA50DA62Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)10701730—12831530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.38$ 0.56—$ 0.24—
Max Cabin Seats9——57
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)33052908125615653775
Standard Cabin Seats84—36
Direct Operating Cost$ 571$ 744—$ 225—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)186330—190400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,355,000$4,450,000$ 700,000 $1,290,000 $ 7,695,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop———
Cabin
Cockpit22—22
LavatoryNoNo——No
Min Crew11——1
Cargo DoorYes————
Total Seats106558
Max Cabin Seats9——57
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized6.2——9
Galley / RefreshmentNo———No
Standard Cabin Seats84—36
Galley Location—MID———
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390——24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-114ATBM 960CD-300AE330PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)36003500200018003600
Horsepower675850260180850
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 49——ISA + 28
No. of Engines1—122
Fuel Type——Diesel / Jet FuelDiesel / Jet Fuel—
Fuel Delivery——Fuel InjectedFuel Injected—
Fuel Capacity (gal)——5089—
Usable Fuel (gal)———86—
Fuel Burn (gph)————100
Dimensions
Length (ft)37.635.329.530.147.3
Wingspan (ft)52.142.14447.847.1
Cabin Width (ft)5.44——6.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.1——5.8
Cabin Length (ft)12.813.4——14.9
Overall Height (ft)15—9.59.313.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)32———35.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123———
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)————3.5