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Cessna Caravan vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Caravan is best categorized as a rugged single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, optimized for short and rough-field work, cargo, and simple regional transport rather than speed. Its range is generally suited to short-to-medium legs (often around 900–1,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration), and it typically carries about 9 passengers (or a comparable cargo load) in common commuter layouts. The Daher TBM 910 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the “personal/business” category, prioritizing speed and efficient point-to-point travel. It offers a longer typical range than a Caravan (often around 1,400+ nautical miles) but with fewer seats, usually 4–6 passengers in a comfortable executive configuration (sometimes up to about 6–7 depending on interior and weights). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet, positioned as a versatile business aircraft with strong runway flexibility for its class. It generally provides the longest range of the three (roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles typical), and usually seats about 6–8 passengers in executive layouts, with higher-speed, jet-level cabin comfort and climb performance.

SpecCessna CaravanDaher TBM 910Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.07$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats1066
Flight RulesVFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameCaravanTBM 910PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)107017302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.38$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)330529086680
Standard Cabin Seats846
Direct Operating Cost$ 571$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)186330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,355,000$4,250,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYesYes
Total Seats1066
Max Cabin Seats910
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized6.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats846
Galley LocationMIDFWD
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-114APT6A-66DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)360035005000
Horsepower675850
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 49ISA + 23
No. of Engines112
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)37.635.352.2
Wingspan (ft)52.142.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)5.445.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.813.423
Overall Height (ft)1514.317.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)323090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17