Compare Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Cessna SkyCourier vs Gulfstream G280
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Type | Grand Caravan EX | SkyCourier | G280 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,695,000 | $7,375,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 614 | - | $ 3,168 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.15 | - | $ 6.57 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.39 | - | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 200 | 481 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 900 | 3600 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3532 | - | 15550 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | - |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 8842 | - | 39750 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 8807 | - | 39600 |
| MLW (lbs) | 8500 | - | 32700 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 28200 |
| BOW (lbs) | 5510 | - | 24150 |
| BEW (lbs) | 5310 | - | 24050 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3532 | - | 15550 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 3190 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 2246 | - | 14600 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1286 | 3427 | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1086 | - | 950 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 1410 | - | 1980 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 72 | 63 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.1 | 19.8 | 21.4 |
| Length (ft) | 41.6 | 54.9 | 66.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | - | 6.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | - | - | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | - | 6.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.8 | - | 25.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | - | - | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | - | 154 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Gulfstream |
| Model | PT6A-140 | PT6A-65SC | HTF7250G |
| Horsepower | 867 | 1100 | - |
| Thrust (lbs) | - | - | 7624 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 24 | - | ISA + 17 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 6000 | On-Condition |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 335 | - | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | - |
| EFIS | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | 2 |
| Autopilot | - | 1 | 2 |
| PFD | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 2 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 2 |
| AHRS | 2 x GRS 79 | - | 1 |
| ADC | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 | 2 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo Door | Yes | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | No | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | - | - | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | Galley |
| Galley Location | - | - | FWD |
| Crew Rest | - | - | No |
| Jump Seat | - | - | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 5800 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 25000 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 9.2 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | - |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Alum Feathering Reverse | - |
| APU Manufacturer | - | - | - |
| APU Model | - | - | - |
| APU TBO (hrs) | - | - | - |
| Gear Type | Fixed Wheels | Fixed Wheels | - |
| Warranty | |||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 1000 |
| APU (Hrs) | - | - | 2000 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | - | 0.84 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 200 | 481 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | - | - | 0.8 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 165 | - | 458 |
| Vref (kias) | - | - | 115 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 61 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 900 | 3600 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | 400 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 815 | - | 3600 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | 621 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | 420 | - | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | 3300 | 4750 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1399 | - | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1836 | - | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3661 | - | 7320 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1004 | - | 2720 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1836 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1275 | - | 5000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 | - | 45000 |