Compare Cessna Caravan vs Daher Kodiak 100 - Series III vs Daher TBM 960 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Daher | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | Caravan | Kodiak 100 - Series II | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,355,000 | $2,195,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 571 | $ 393 | $ 744 | $ 793 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.07 | $ 2.15 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.38 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 186 | 183 | 330 | 290 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1070 | 1132 | 1730 | 1866 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3305 | 3530 | 2601 | 3692 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | - | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 8035 | 7305 | 7430 | 10495 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 8000 | 7255 | 7394 | 10450 |
| MLW (lbs) | 7800 | 7255 | 7024 | 9921 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 7071 | 6032 | 9039 |
| BOW (lbs) | 4930 | 3955 | 4629 | 6803 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4730 | 3775 | - | 6758 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3305 | 3530 | 2601 | 3692 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 3070 | 3300 | 1403 | 2235 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 2224 | 2144 | 2017 | 2704 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1081 | - | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1081 | 744 | 891 | 988 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 325 | 200 | 507 | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 45 | 42.1 | 53.33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15 | 14.7 | - | 14 |
| Length (ft) | 37.6 | 34.2 | 35.3 | 47.25 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | - | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.8 | 15.83 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | - | 12.7 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 123 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 248 | - | 40 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 63 | - | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Daher | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Model | PT6A-114A | PT6A-34 | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP |
| Horsepower | 675 | 750 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 31 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 320 | - | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 315 | - | 402 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 48 | - | - |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | - | 45 | - | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | 1 | - | - |
| EFIS | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | - | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 2 x GRS 79 | - | - | 1 |
| Flight Director | - | 1 | - | - |
| ADC | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - | - |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | - | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | No | No | No | Optional |
| Lavatory Location | - | N/A | - | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | - | No |
| Galley Location | - | N/A | MID | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 14390 | 13100 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | - | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Constant Feathering | - | 5-Blade Comp |
| Prop Diameter | - | 96" | - | - |
| Prop TBO (hrs) | - | 4000 | - | - |
| Prop TBO (yrs) | - | 6 | - | - |
| Gear Type | Fixed Wheels | Fixed Steel Spring | Retractable | Retractable |
| Wheel Size | - | 29" | - | - |
| Warranty | ||||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 2 | - | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | N/A | - | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | 5 | - | - |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 | - | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 186 | 183 | 330 | 290 |
| Cruise Speed @ 85% (ktas) | - | 164 | - | - |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | 153 | - | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 157 | 135 | 252 | 225 |
| Vref (kias) | - | 74 | - | - |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 182 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 61 | 61 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 46 | - | 67 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1070 | 1132 | 1730 | 1866 |
| Range @ 85% (nm) | - | 905 | 1440 | - |
| Range @ 75% | - | 1024 | 1594 | - |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | 594 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 909 | 1132 | - | 1803 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | 663 | - | - | 1568 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | 417 | - | - | 1057 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 9.9 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1160 | 934 | - | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2055 | 1467 | 2380 | 2602 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 2973 | 2396 | 3475 | 4270 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 715 | 765 | - | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1625 | 1508 | 2430 | 2170 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1234 | 1340 | - | 1920 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 | 25000 | 31000 | 30000 |