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Cessna Caravan vs Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Diamond Aircraft Da50rg vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is a rugged utility single‑engine turboprop aimed at short, unimproved strips and cargo/passenger hauling. It typically offers the most cabin volume and seat count in this group, commonly configured around 9 passengers, with a medium range roughly in the 800–1,000 nm class depending on payload and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and owner‑pilot efficiency. It carries fewer people, typically 4–6 passengers, but delivers longer legs than the Caravan, often around 1,400–1,700 nm with cruise profiles. The Diamond DA62 is a modern twin‑piston aircraft focused on efficiency and redundancy, usually seating 5–7. Its range is competitive for its class, commonly around 1,000–1,200 nm, but it is not a turboprop and generally trades speed and altitude capability for lower operating costs. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft emphasizing jet‑like cruise speeds. It typically seats 6–8 and offers longer range than the DA62 and often comparable to or better than the TBM, commonly around 1,500–1,800 nm, with a more business‑oriented cabin.

SpecCessna CaravanDaher TBM 960Diamond Aircraft DA62Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.07$ 2.25$ 1.18
Min Crew111
Total Seats10658
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaDaher TBMDiamond AircraftPiaggio
Aircraft NameCaravanTBM 960DA62Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1070173012831530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.38$ 0.56$ 0.24
Max Cabin Seats957
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3305290815653775
Standard Cabin Seats8436
Direct Operating Cost$ 571$ 744$ 225
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)186330190400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,355,000$4,450,000 $1,290,000 $ 7,695,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats10658
Max Cabin Seats957
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized6.29
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats8436
Galley LocationMID
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-114ATBM 960AE330PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3600350018003600
Horsepower675850180850
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 49ISA + 28
No. of Engines122
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet Fuel
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Fuel Capacity (gal)89
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)37.635.330.147.3
Wingspan (ft)52.142.147.847.1
Cabin Width (ft)5.446.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)12.813.414.9
Overall Height (ft)159.313.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3235.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5