Compare Cessna Caravan vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Pilatus PC-24
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cirrus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | Caravan | SF50 G2 | PC-24 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,355,000 | $2,315,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 571 | $ 711 | $ 1,619 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.07 | $ 2.37 | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.38 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 186 | 311 | 440 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1070 | 1219 | 2076 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3305 | 2450 | 6680 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 5 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Flight Rules | VFR | - | - |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 8035 | 6040 | 18400 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 8000 | 6000 | 18300 |
| MLW (lbs) | 7800 | 5550 | 16900 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 4900 | 14220 |
| BOW (lbs) | 4930 | 3772 | 11620 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4730 | 3550 | 11520 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3305 | 2450 | 6680 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 3070 | - | 2500 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 2224 | 2000 | 5964 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1081 | 450 | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1081 | 268 | 715 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 325 | - | 1000 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 38.7 | 55.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15 | 10.9 | 17.4 |
| Length (ft) | 37.6 | 30.7 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | - | 5.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | - | - | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.8 | 11.5 | 23 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | - | 9.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 24 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 30 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cirrus | Pilatus |
| Model | PT6A-114A | FJ33-5A | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Horsepower | 675 | - | - |
| Thrust (lbs) | - | 1846 | 3435 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 31 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 23 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 320 | - |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | - | 358 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (Garmin G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Flight Rules | VFR | - | - |
| EFIS | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | 1 |
| Autopilot | - | 1 x Garmin GFC-700 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 2 x WAAS Compliant | 1 |
| AHRS | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 | 1 |
| ADC | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| DME | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 5 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | No | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | - | - | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Galley Location | - | - | FWD |
| Crew Rest | - | - | No |
| Jump Seat | - | - | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 23500 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | 6.4 | 9.3 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | - | - |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | - | - |
| Gear Type | Fixed Wheels | - | - |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 | 2 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 2 | 5 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | 2000 |
| APU (Hrs) | - | 2000 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 | 3 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | 0.725 | 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 186 | 311 | 440 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | - | - | 0.62 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 157 | 218 | 358 |
| Vref (kias) | - | 87 | 90 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 61 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 67 | 82 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1070 | 1219 | 2076 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 909 | 796 | 1882 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | 663 | - | 1689 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | 417 | - | 1498 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | 2036 | 2930 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1160 | 2036 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2055 | 3192 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 2973 | 3679 | 4720 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 715 | 1628 | 2375 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1625 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1234 | 1609 | 4151 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 | 31000 | 45000 |