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Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Cessna SkyCourier, and Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are utility single‑engine turboprops optimized for short/rough-field work; they typically offer the highest practical passenger loads in this group, commonly around 9–19 depending on configuration (Caravan and Kodiak often near 9 in commuter layouts, SkyCourier up to 19). Their ranges are generally in the roughly 900–1,200+ nm class, varying strongly with payload. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX sits in the “large cabin” single‑engine turboprop category, usually configured for about 6–9 passengers with substantially longer range, commonly around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are fast, pressurized, owner‑pilot singles focused on speed and efficiency rather than seats; typical capacity is about 4–6 passengers, with range roughly around 1,400–1,700 nm (often mission‑dependent). The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are similar personal/business turboprops; they generally seat about 4–6 passengers, with the M600 SLS typically offering the longer range (roughly ~1,200–1,500 nm) and the M500 somewhat less.

SpecCessna Grand Caravan EXCessna SkyCourierDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 3.15—$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 3.11$ 2.19
Min Crew1211111
Total Seats102166866
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerCessnaCessnaDaher TBMDaher TBMPilatusPiperPiper
Aircraft NameGrand Caravan EXSkyCourierTBM 910TBM 960PC-12 NGXM500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)96490017301730180310001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.39—$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.78$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1219——9——
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3332—29082908—16982200
Standard Cabin Seats81944644
Direct Operating Cost$ 614—$ 744$ 744$ 793$ 579$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)195200330330290260274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,695,000$7,375,000$4,250,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$2,122,600$3,081,400
Aircraft Type———Turbo Prop———
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
LavatoryNoNoNoNoOptionalNoNo
Min Crew1211111
Cargo DoorYesYes——Yes——
Total Seats102166855
Max Cabin Seats1219——9——
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized6.26.25.85.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment Centre—NoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats81944644
Galley Location——MIDMID—MIDMID
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——1439014390131001260012600
Lavatory Location————FWD——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—————82448644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesNoNo
ModelPT6A-140PT6A-65SCPT6A-66DTBM 960PT6E-67XPPT6A-42APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)4000600035003500500036003600
Horsepower86711008508501200500600
Flat RatingISA + 24—ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55ISA + 55
No. of Engines111—111
Fuel Capacity (gal)335—291——170260
Fuel Burn (gph)——37————
Usable Fuel (gal)————402——
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.654.935.335.347.2529.629.7
Wingspan (ft)52.17242.142.153.3343.243.2
Cabin Width (ft)5.4—4454.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.5—4.14.14.944
Cabin Length (ft)16.8—13.413.416.912.312.3
Overall Height (ft)15.119.814.3—1411.311.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)32—30—402020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123123—165165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)————4.25——