Compare Cessna Caravan vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Piper M500
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Caravan | PC-12 NGX | M500 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,355,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 571 | $ 793 | $ 579 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.07 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.38 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 186 | 290 | 260 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1070 | 1866 | 1000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3305 | 3692 | 2300 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 8035 | 10495 | 5134 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 8000 | 10450 | 5092 |
| MLW (lbs) | 7800 | 9921 | 4850 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 9039 | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | 4930 | 6803 | 3436 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4730 | 6758 | 2792 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3305 | 3692 | 2300 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 3070 | 2235 | 1707 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 2224 | 2704 | 1020 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1081 | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1081 | 988 | 559 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 325 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 37.6 | 47.25 | 29.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 4.25 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.8 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 40 | 20 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Pilatus | Piper |
| Model | PT6A-114A | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | 675 | 1200 | 500 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 31 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | - | 170 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 402 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| EFIS | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | - | 1 | 1 x Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | 2 x GRS 79 | 1 | 2 |
| ADC | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | No | Optional | No |
| Lavatory Location | - | FWD | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | - | - | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 8244 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 13100 | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 5-Blade Comp | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | 82.5 |
| Gear Type | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 186 | 290 | 260 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 157 | 225 | 157 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 61 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 67 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1070 | 1866 | 1000 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 909 | 1803 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | 663 | 1568 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | 417 | 1057 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1160 | - | 1650 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2055 | 2602 | 2438 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 2973 | 4270 | 2973 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 715 | - | 1020 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1625 | 2170 | 2110 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1234 | 1920 | 1600 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 | 30000 | 28000 |