Cessna Caravan vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
| Spec | Cessna Caravan | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.07 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Caravan | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1070 | 1730 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.38 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3305 | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 571 | $ 744 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 186 | 330 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,355,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 9 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | — | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Galley Location | — | MID | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 13100 |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-114A | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 675 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 31 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | — | 1 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 37.6 | 35.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.8 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15 | — | 14 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | — | 40 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.25 |