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
| Spec | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna SkyCourier | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.15 | — | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 964 | 900 | 1730 | 1730 | 1803 | 1000 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3332 | — | 2908 | 2908 | — | 1698 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 614 | — | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 200 | 330 | 330 | 290 | 260 | 274 |
| 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 | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | No | No | Optional | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | Refreshment Centre | — | No | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID | MID | — | MID | MID |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 | 12600 |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Model | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 6000 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 867 | 1100 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 500 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 335 | — | 291 | — | — | 170 | 260 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 41.6 | 54.9 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 72 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.8 | — | 13.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.1 | 19.8 | 14.3 | — | 14 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | — | 30 | — | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | 165 | 165 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4.25 | — | — |